New Wayside Horns Will Divert Train Noise From Merriam Homes

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Thu, 11/23/2017 - 12:43am

Merriam residents living near three railroad crossings should notice a significant reduction in train noise after the BNSF Railway activates new horns that focus sound toward drivers who need to … Click to Continue »

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