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Voorheesville railroad quiet zone

Albany County

Summary

An $80,000 budget reappropriation keeps the quiet zone project on track for construction late this summer. Four crossing gates instead of two mean trains no longer have to blare their horns through the village.

At a glance

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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$80,000 reappropriated, with the county covering costs on the county road as part of a village grant project plus another $200,000-plus in grant funds.

✅Who benefits

Voorheesville residents near the tracks get relief from constant train horn noise.

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