My father used to complain frequently about the blaring horns from the trains at 3 in the morning. It's ironic that he was killed by an Amtrak train. Now other long time residents are complaining. I guess Bill was once again ahead of his time...

Noise from trains topic of concern

		An Amtrak train rolls through Del Mar

Del Mar residents are looking to hush some of their loudest tourists - the trains. Trains are passing through the city more frequently with Amtrak, Coaster and freighters alike, and as more trains rumble through, the sound of horns blaring is increasing and getting louder, residents complain.

"It's getting to the point where it's no longer romantic," said 29-year resident Hershell Price. "It's absolutely terrible."

Residents with ringing ears asked that City Council pursue establishing a quiet zone in Del Mar or perhaps acquiring a waiver to allow a ban during evening hours or on trains headed in specific direction. A new committee made up of concerned citizens and council members will study the feasibility of railroad ruckus relief. Click here for the entire article.