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Union Pacific Railroad

'Quiet Zone' along Union Pacific Tracks in Long Beach could be slow moving, cost millions

The City Council will have to approve funding for an assessment of the two crossings before the true cost of implementing a "quiet zone" are known.

Union Pacific Railroad

Quieter and cleaner railroad tracks? Long Beach to talk with Union Pacific about changes

The Long Beach City Council asked city officials to look at creating a 'quiet zone' along the tracks and to work out an agreement allowing city workers access to clean up debris and provide homeless outreach at the tracks.