Would you like the Association to advocate for reducing the noise of transiting CPKC freight trains from whistles to bells?

Apparently many years ago Canadian Pacific (since merged with Kansas City) gave the Town Council of Perth two options of announcing a train's transit through town. One option was the whistle and the other was the less noisy bell. We know that the whistle was chosen because Perthmore residents regularly complain about the noise, particularly when heard in early morning hours.  

The Association has agreed that the whistle is annoyingly loud but felt it was impossible  to change now. But, maybe we can try again?

If you would like us to try then please so indicate as we would need to know that we have the backing of the majority of the residents before we approach the Town?

Two points to consider:

1) Obviously safety is the major priority and many people seem to think a loud whistle is necessary to warn anyone walking along the track. Particularly if school children are walking with headphones on their ears making them oblivious to other sounds.

2) But maybe bells could be used at nighttime when nobody should be walking along the track?

Update May 2026

The Town has been approached to have the level crossing on Isabella repaired by CPKC and a ticket has been created with the request sent to CPKC. 

With regards to the train whistles the Town was also asked about this and was directed to ask CPKC directly but they passed it back to the Town. Basically any resident bothered by train whistles can apply directly to the rail company but it is recommended that a group approach, through a community association like PCA, or a petition would get a better response. More information can be obtained from the Government of Canada website:

( https://tc.canada.ca/en/rail-transportation/grade-crossings/apply-stop-train-whistling-public-grade-crossing ) but please Contact Us if you wish to share your thoughts on this and perhaps start up a petition organized by the PCA? Thank you!