The shrill train whistling imposed by Transport Canada on Chilliwack lasted all summer after a pedestrian train fatality in June.
At one point Mayor Ken Popove said the constant whistling situation was "driving people batty."
There was a huge outcry from a broad swath of the community living within hearing range of the tracks.
Horns sounded across Chilliwack as part of the "slow order" from the federal agency, and the disruptive noise became the target of numerous citizen complaints.
Calls and emails came into city hall. CN Rail had apologized to the Chilliwack community for any inconvenience caused by the whistling, but it also underlined the importance of rail safety and enforcement.
“Safety is a core value at CN," said CN spokesperson Ashley Michnowski, senior manager of media relations told The Chilliwack Progress. "Following a recent incident where someone was tragically struck by a train in Chilliwack, Transport Canada issued a slow order for trains which also includes whistling."
The summer of annoying train whistles in in the 'Wack would only end when the access points and holes in the fencing along CN property were removed or repaired/
"It certainly made me happy," Mayor Ken Popove said when it finally stopped.
City officials say the order was lifted on Aug. 17.
"It's going to mean a lot of people are going to be able to finally get a restful sleep."
