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The general rule today is that the bell should be rung when blowing for a grade crossing, approaching a tunnel or bridge, when a train is stopping or starting, and approaching an area with lots of people around. The standard procedure for approaching a station is to blow a short blast on the horn then ring the bell until the train stops. Then once it begins moving again two short blasts are blown, and the bell is rung until the train is clear. Trains passing through a station or numerous crossings or areas where there's a lot of people standing near the tracks should also ring the bell.
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