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Train crossings from Ogden to Provo to sound off more frequently

Kim Bojórquez

A Union Pacific Corp. train transports coal in Spanish Fork, Utah, U.S., on Friday, June 3, 2016. A sharp movement down in coal prices could provide some downside to gas consumption in the power sector, according to Energy Aspects. Photographer: George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images — A Union Pacific Corp. train transports coal in Spanish Fork, Utah, U.S., on Friday, June 3, 2016. Photo: George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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.

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Train crossings from Ogden to Provo to sound off more frequently

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