It's that time of year when the
non-commuters will flood public transportation for near and far-off places.
With the oncoming rush also comes the need for patience and also some gentle
training. These travelers will have little-to-no idea what a Quiet car is. So,
for handy reference:
Most rush hour MARC trains have a Quiet Car, which
is located next to the locomotive at the end of the train. Look for the letter
"Q" on the current schedule.
Signs - sometimes the conductors do not post a Quiet car
sign. However, the Quiet Car rules are still in effect.
Passengers in the Quiet Car may not talk on mobile phones and must keep all audio devices (e.g., laptops, PDAs, tablets, and pagers) in silent mode or turned off.
Passengers in the Quiet Car may not talk on mobile phones and must keep all audio devices (e.g., laptops, PDAs, tablets, and pagers) in silent mode or turned off.
Whispering - greeting a fellow passenger in a low voice
is fine. Conversations lasting several minutes even if in a low voice, are not
fine.
Children on the MARC Train - most children cannot sit
quietly enough on an entire trip so should avoid the Quiet car.
If the train is stopped (unloaded, loading passengers),
the Quiet Car rules are suspended. In essence, the rules apply when the train
is in motion.
Note:
Quiet Car is a registered service mark of Amtrak.
http://mta.maryland.gov/marc-riders-guide
