While attending truck shows across the United States, we have noticed an increase in train horns and the unmistakable sound of their ear-blasting decibels. This breathtaking trend of horn blasting has ...

(WHTM) – Whether it’s during the day or the dead of night, trains can be heard blowing their horns, but why? According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration, “Under ...

Question: I’m curious about why trains use a Morse code signal when approaching crossings. Answer: For anyone confused by that question, next time you’re waiting at a railroad crossing listen to the ...

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We're willing to bet that despite not having statistical data to confirm the belief, stock horns are the most underrated pieces on any street-driven pickup truck. The 100- to 110-decibel devices are ...

WALTHAM (CBS) - The Federal Railroad Administration is inspecting more than 900 "quiet zones" around the country. The zones are sections of tracks where trains do not have to sound their horns at ...

In 2019, Appleton created a quiet zone for the Canadian National main line that runs diagonally through the city.