The publication, “A Reduced Scale Railway Noise Barrier’s Insertion Loss and Absorption Coefficients: Comparison of Field Measurements and Predictions” by Todd A. Busch, Ramon E. Nugent in the Journal of Sound & Vibration October 2003 has been recognized by the US Federal Transit Administration within their 2018 noise and vibration guideline. The reference substantiates assumptions regarding the performance of railway noise barriers along the right of way.