The wail of a freight train may have inspired many a bluegrass song, but it's nothing but irritating to one "Unionville in the News" reader. He tells me that not only does the railroad car shuffling at the Pocopson intersection cause unscheduled traffic delays, but the blaring train horn "is driving my young grandson crazy" and can even be heard at Pocopson Elementary School.
"They were told that blowing
of the horn is a federal law," he writes. "That might be true; however, there are
exemptions that are called 'Quiet Zones.'" He asked for advice on how he could get the crossing designated a "Quiet Zone."
Pocopson Township authorities have previously told me their hands are tied as far as any railroad issues go because railroads are under federal jurisdiction. They have suggested that residents contact our Congresswoman, Chrissy Houlahan (https://houlahan.house.gov/).
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