Is it rude to take a call on the train?

Is it rude to take a call on the train? Yes. If at all possible do not do it in front of others, it is rude. If you must do it, remove yourself and go where others can't hear you. Be respectful of others in the common space.

Is it rude to eat on the Subway?

Then, common consideration used to hold that eating in front of others that aren't eating is just plain rude. But on the flip side, some think it's absolutely OK to eat on the train, as long as you clean up after yourself, particularly if you're trying to squeeze a meal into an otherwise hectic day.

What not to do at a train station?

Stand back: Always stay behind the yellow lines at train stations. Enter or exit a station platform at designated areas. Stay off the tracks: Train tracks, bridges and yards are private property. Never walk, bike, skateboard or run on or along the tracks; it's illegal and dangerous.

Can two people stay in a train room?

Each room has two comfy seats, two beds, outlets and a fold-down table. The dimensions of each roomette are 3'6' X 6'6 and have room for two adults — a great cozy option for first time riders.

What to do if a train is coming at you?

Stop, look both ways, and listen. Know that trains always have the right of way. Don't stop on the tracks. Make sure you have room to get across.

Will a train stop if it sees you?

By the time a train operator sees you, it is too late to stop the train in time. An oncoming train is moving faster and is closer to you than it appears. Similar to an airplane traveling at 150 mph that appears to float onto the runway, it's hard to determine a train's speed and distance from you.

Can you sit where you want on a train?

Can you sit anywhere on a train? If the train company does not offer seat reservations on the train you are travelling on, the reservation ticket will specify the date and time of travel. In this case, you may sit in any available seat on the specified train, appropriate to the class of your ticket.

Where is the safest place to ride on a train?

The middle of the train is by far the safest for persons. The National Transportation Safety Board does not release comprehensive data on where victims were sitting during fatal train accidents, though some details are available in individual investigative reports.

What do you call a person who drives a train?

A train driver is a professional who operates a passenger or freight train on a rail network. They're also known by numerous other titles, including train engineer, locomotive engineer , train operator and engine driver.

Is it rude to talk on Amtrak?

Our advice, don't be a loud talker. By all means chat it up (not if you're in the quiet car… obvi), just do so quietly.