quiet carriage
Hush-zone train section
A quiet carriage is a designated section of a train where passengers are expected to keep noise to a minimum—no phone calls, loud conversations, or music without headphones.
Common on British and European rail services: I always book a seat in the quiet carriage so I can read in peace.
Also called a quiet car.
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- calmFree from agitation
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
- noise reductionDecreasing auditory interference
- mobile phonePortable wireless telephone
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Train's onboard tavern
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