Rental near train tracks - good or bad?

[Mike Russo]

Hi,

I'm just came across a two flat for sale. It is one block from the train station very close to the center of the village. I see the proximity to the train station as a plus (to commute to Chicago) but my wife is concerned that it can be a negative due to the noise levels. I'd appreciate your thoughts.

Mike

[Ryan R.]

There's a big difference between freight trains and passenger trains. The FRA mandates that all frieght trains blow thier horns at crossings, unless the local jurisdiction creates a quiet zone and pays for other visual indicators for approaching trains. Passenger train operations are typically much quiter since they operate in dense urban areas.