Does NJ TRANSIT have a quiet car?
Does NJ TRANSIT have a quiet car? Quiet Commute cars offer seating on a first-come, first-served basis. While traveling in these cars, please observe the following guidelines: Disable the sound feature on your electronic devices. Refrain from cell phone use.
Are all Metra cars quiet cars?
On the Metra Electric Line, only the third car from the south end of the train is a Quiet Car. There are no Quiet Cars on two-car trains. All Quiet Cars are identified with decals on outside of the car and signage inside the car. The rules are simple: No cell phone calls.
Why are train cars so loud?
Roughness and irregularities on the wheel and rail surfaces are a source of noise and vibration. Rail joints and squats on the rail cause a familiar clickety-clack sound as train wheels roll over them.
What are quiet hours for NJ TRANSIT?
On Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Midtown Direct and Raritan Valley line trains that arrive in Newark or New York between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., and trains that depart Newark or New York between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. The designated Quiet Commute cars are the first and last cars of each train.
What is the most reliable NJ TRANSIT line?
The best rail line? Passengers using the Atlantic City line say they are the most satisfied with their service. Riders on the heavily-traveled Northeast Corridor line graded their service second-best of NJ Transit's eight rail lines.