Train horns will now be noticeably quieter along the DART Silver Line in Richardson, as Quiet Zones for the corridor officially went into effect today at noon.
The Quiet Zones are part of a regional safety initiative coordinated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and cities along the Silver Line alignment. During testing, trains were required to sound their horns as they approached rail crossings to alert motorists and pedestrians. With the activation of Quiet Zones in Richardson, train horns will no longer sound routinely at crossings within city limits.
Horns will still be used in specific safety situations, such as when a person, vehicle, or object is on or near the tracks.
The DART Silver Line is a 26-mile commuter rail connecting DFW Airport to Plano, passing through Richardson and six other cities. The line is scheduled to open for passenger service in October.
Website: DART.org/SilverLine
