Lot of noise from trains for blocks near the tracks?

Q: We are considering taking up a flat for rent at Brigade gateway. We inspected a flat today.
The flat was in the first 3-4 floors and was close to the railway tracks and the swimming pool was visible from there. It might have been F block but i cant be sure.

When we visited the premises of a flat today, we heard a train pass by and it let out a huge sound (train horn sound). It was very loud and definitely has the potential to drown out anything that you are watching on tv or anyone talking.

The tenants there told us that if we close the balcony doors, we hear nothing.

I have a few questions
1) Is the sound proofing really that good that you hear absolutely nothing when balcony window is closed.

2) How often does the train pass by and how often do these train horns happen in a day. I would hate to have my balcony windows closed perpetually on account of this.

3) Even if the train horn is not sounded but train passes by (and your balcony is open), is it disturbing?

S.Suresh, Bangalore

25th April 2014

Residential Project Review in Brigade Gateway , Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore

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Hi Suresh, the railway line is just 300 mts from the project and train horn sound will be there in the first 3-4 floors but may not be on the higher floors.

There are other good projects as well in Rajaji Nagar. Will you be interested in any other project in Rajaji Nagar? What kind of configuration are you looking for and what is your budget?