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The loudness of a train horn or whistle varies based on distance, with the decibel (db) level averaging about 90 db at 500 feet from the source. In the U.S., federally mandated loudness levels are 96 db minimum and 115 db maximum as of 2010.
Source:
Federal Railroad Administration.gov: FRA Train Horn Rule Fact Sheet
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