Lloyds siding
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I used to work assessing noise from roads, and more rarely, railways.
A very simple 'rule' is that, if you can see the railway (line of sight) then you will be able to hear it (I know it's not built yet, but you should be able to work out where it will be sited). However, if it's a kilometre away it's not likely to be very intrusive. All new roads and railways now have to assess the noise impact from their operation and mitigate it if necessary. The usual way as people have said is by noise barriers, if that is not enough, or can't be used, then the affected houses will have sound insulation fitted (double or triple glazing, etc.), but that's not likely to apply at your distance from the railway.
I've stayed in a modern block of flats immediately next to the West Coast Main Line, admittedly on a bend so the trains were not at full speed. I was on the side away from the railway, and inside the building I was not aware there was a railway nearby, though it was certainly audible outside.
A very simple 'rule' is that, if you can see the railway (line of sight) then you will be able to hear it (I know it's not built yet, but you should be able to work out where it will be sited). However, if it's a kilometre away it's not likely to be very intrusive. All new roads and railways now have to assess the noise impact from their operation and mitigate it if necessary. The usual way as people have said is by noise barriers, if that is not enough, or can't be used, then the affected houses will have sound insulation fitted (double or triple glazing, etc.), but that's not likely to apply at your distance from the railway.
I've stayed in a modern block of flats immediately next to the West Coast Main Line, admittedly on a bend so the trains were not at full speed. I was on the side away from the railway, and inside the building I was not aware there was a railway nearby, though it was certainly audible outside.