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As of 2010, U.S. federal regulations limit the maximum volume of a train horn or whistle to 115 decibels (db), with a minimum of 96 db (for safety reasons). At a distance of 500 feet, the volume of a train horn is about 90 db.
Source:
Federal Railroad Administration: FRA Train Horn Rule Fact Sheet
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