Trains in Melbourne, and the whole state of Victoria, blow their whistles a lot. They have to, it's in the rules - but should the rules be changed, to be more in line with other systems around the world? I think so!

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My voiceover in this video was recorded with the assistance of my brother Cian, who happens to be a sound recordist and musician. Check out his music here: https://hyperfollow.com/cianbennetmusic

Just before publishing this video, I stumbled across the website of an organised group that are arguing for, essentially, exactly what I talk about in this video. Check it out here: http://halt-horns.info/

I was interviewed live on ABC Radio Melbourne about this topic, you can listen to it here: https://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/prog...
Please note that the opening statement in the interview about me being on a 'campaign' is not true. My only goal with this video was to raise awareness about the inconsistency of the rules here when compared to other parts of the world.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro/Railways are different everywhere
01:22 - When do Victorian trains whistle?
02:34 - A Hurstbridge line hypothetical
04:03 - How does it work elsewhere?
05:55 - The safety issue
07:13 - My suggestions
08:11 - Living Lineside/Changing Horns
10:03 - Summing up
10:29 - A pointless whistle post
11:32 - The end bit

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