Continue.Elmhurst requests horns minimized during railroad maintenance
ELMHURST – Due to ongoing signal and rail maintenance being performed by Union Pacific, Elmhurst residents may hear train horns sound during overnight hours.
The city of Elmhurst has been in contact with Union Pacific representatives and expressed concerns regarding the disruptive nature of the horns, according to a city news release.
Due to the Metra schedule, weekend work and evening work are the only times that Union Pacific crews are able to complete the work. Union Pacific has asked all locomotive engineers to be mindful of the residential area and to be as discrete as possible, the release said.
FRA Train Horn Rule.