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Trains at Utah railroad crossings to sound off more frequently
Railroad crossings are about to get more annoying.Driving the news: Freight train and commuter rail operators will now sound off their horns throughout the day at all grade crossings from Ogden to Provo — even areas that have been designated as quiet zones, the Utah Transit Authority and Union Pacific announced in a joint statement this week.What they're saying: "Union Pacific and Utah Transit Authority's compliance of horn sounding keeps people safe in areas where things like striping, signage, curbing and other enhanced safety measures by applicant cities do not meet FRA quiet zone standards," per the statement.Catch up quick: The measure by the Federal Railroad Association comes after the agency identified quiet zones that were not in compliance with safety guidelines. What's next: Once cities make the necessary fixes, the trains can re-adopt quiet zone rules.
As water year ends, Great Salt Lake expected to hit annual low
A “really good” water year came to an end this week as the Great Salt Lake likely hit its annual low, with officials expecting levels to rebound in the coming months. The water year, also called the hydrological year, runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 — the 2025 water year started on Tuesday. It’s […]
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