EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Train horns are expected to go quiet again in the Five Points area of Central El Paso after the city successfully renewed its quiet zone application, according to city leaders on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
In a statement to KFOX14\/CBS4, the city said on Tuesday that Union Pacific has been notified of the quiet zone’s updated status, as horns are expected to fall silent within the next few days. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Quiet Zone designation has been reactivated. The Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation informed Union Pacific Railroad and the City of El Paso of the updated status. There is no set time for when the horns will fall silent, but it is expected to happen within a few days,\u201d a spokesperson for the city said.<\/p>\n
In a social media post regarding the renewed application, City Representative Josh Acevedo added that if residents continue to hear horns after this week, to contact his office. <\/p>\n
“Good news: the City of El Paso has successfully renewed our quiet zone application. Union Pacific has been notified that they may no longer use train horns in the quiet zone. If you continue to hear horns after this week, please contact our office,” Acevedo said. <\/p>\n
The renewed application comes after the Federal Railroad Administration said El Paso\u2019s quiet-zone designation was removed earlier this month after the city failed to submit required periodic updates despite notices sent in April and October 2025.<\/p>\n
A quiet zone is an area where the city has made certain improvements to meet federal standards so that train companies using the rail do not have to sound their horns while going through the area.<\/p>\n
In early Sept., the city was informed by Union Pacific that it had received notice from the Federal Railroad Administration that several quiet zones throughout the state had been suspended.<\/p>\n
According to city officials, the Federal Railroad Administration paused the quiet zone in Central El Paso after it identified a need for improvements in the area. <\/p>\n
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