Media Release
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Trains will be prevented from sounding train horns between Diehl and Batavia roads on the Canadian National (CN) Railroad as a result of a new quiet zone restriction that begins Monday, November 19, 2012.
The new quiet zone designation on the rail line, formerly known as the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Co. (EJ&E) Railroad, requires locomotive engineers to refrain from using train horns unless deemed necessary for safety purposes. While the frequency of train horns will be reduced in this area due to the new designation, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to remain cautious, watch for oncoming trains and obey the warning signals and gates whenever approaching any designated railroad crossing.
The Cities of Naperville, Aurora and Warrenville, along with DuPage County, worked to establish the quiet zone based on the Federal Railroad Administration's guidelines. In 2009, a separate quiet zone was established along the CN Railroad from Liberty Street to 111th Street. DuPage County's recent installation of gates at the two Prairie Path railroad crossings in this corridor allowed the implementation of this new quiet zone that extends north into Warrenville. As a result, train horn restrictions now cover the entire length of both the Canadian National and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroads through the City of Naperville.
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About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.
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