San Mateo Weighs Costs and Benefits of Quiet Zones

摘要

Officials in the City of San Mateo, Calif., are examining ways of reducing noise from trains when they sound horns approaching eight at-grade crossings as they pass through the city. Caltrain operates passenger service through the city from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on weekends. Union Pacific runs freight trains between 7:30 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.