Efforts to reinstate the 49-mile quiet zone from Ogden to Salt Lake City remain ongoing. Two railroad crossings remain non-compliant—Main Street in North Salt Lake and 1000 West in Salt Lake City. Both cities are working to resolve the issues and expedite the reinstatement of the Woods Cross Quiet Zone.
In December, the cities filed a waiver application with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requesting that the quiet zone be reinstated, with the exception that train horns continue to be required at the two non-compliant crossings instead of at every crossing from Ogden to Salt Lake City.
Although both cities have allocated funds for the necessary improvements, Union Pacific mandates that only its authorized contractors perform work on railroad infrastructure. Construction plans have been submitted for approval, but Union Pacific estimates approval and completion may take 18–24 months.
Woods Cross, North Salt Lake, and Salt Lake City are working with state representatives to explore solutions to expedite relief from the train horns.
On February 4, 2025, the FRA assigned a new docket number to the joint waiver submitted by North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City. The FRA is currently accepting public comments and will continue to do so until March 17.
You can view the waiver and submit comments here: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2024-0124-0004
North Salt Lake has been proactive in posting updates (as they are directly involved), and you can find more information on their website: https://nslcity.org/1025/2024-Railroad-Quiet-Zone