Screeeechhh! Does The Noise On The T Affect Your Hearing?

04:32

April 09, 2012

This article is more than 10 years old.

The Green Line train is notorious for the loud screeching noise it makes out of the Boylston Street and Government Center stations. (Flickr/Pylon 757)

If you depend on the T to get to work, you're probably familiar with this sound: the screeching of brakes in those noisy, under-ground stations. But you might not know that those screeches could actually be doing serious damage to your ears. Boston University journalism student Emily DeHority looks into the issue.

Guests:

Emily DeHority, Boston University journalism student

This segment aired on April 9, 2012.

Transportation

Sections

Radio

Podcasts

CitySpace

Support