USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Portions of the Department of Transportation are currently in shutdown/furlough status due to a lapse in appropriations. Please continue to monitor this page for updates on DOT’s operating status.
U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

Locomotive Horn Detectability at Closely-Spaced Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Document Series:
Technical Reports
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/15
Office
RDI-23
Subject:
Train Control
Keywords:
Highway-rail, grade crossing, locomotive horn, train horn, safety, quiet zone, railroad
Document
Horn Detectability at Closely Spaced Crossings.pdf (2.85 MB)

DOT is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a disability. If you require an alternative version of files provided on this page, please contact fraDevOps@dot.gov.
Last updated: Friday, May 19, 2023