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Can We Stop the Train Whistle?

The Town of Markham has reported on what needs to be done to stop the Train Whistles in the morning.  This will become more important as we eventually move to all day service for the Go Trains, and when they extend the service to Uxbridge, there may be more trains.

So far, as of August 2007, I have not received back a definitive answer, but the work had started.  The required gates are in and some approvals have been received, but the Region of York did not grant approval.  That means more discussion.   In the meantime, we are looking at installing a horn on the crossing signal instead of on the Train.  Evidentially, because the horn on the post is directed only at the roadway, it gives better warning to cars and makes less noise for the surrounding neighbourhoods.  

I will keep you up to speed as it progresses.