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Those longing for a train ride home from work without a loud cellphone talker in the vicinity or sounds coming from a fellow passenger’s laptop are about to get some relief.
Starting on Monday, new quiet zones will be established on GO Transit’s Barrie train line as part of a pilot project. The quiet zone will be on the top level of every coach on most Barrie trains, the transit agency says.
Electronic devices must be muted and headphone volumes must be low. The designated area will be in effect on every trip, except the southbound 7:22 a.m. train and the northbound 5:35 p.m. train.
Quiet zone seats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read more about the pilot project here.
Is this a good idea? Would you take advantage of this? Are there other designated areas you’d like to see on GO trains? Let us know in the comments.
The idea is a good one as long as there is a balance between regular area and the quiet zone. Everyone on the train is a passenger and have the same rights as everyone else. It includes using your phone, laptop, listening to music, etc. I think it’s a great idea for those who are bothered by these things as long as the area is very clearly marked and the whole train doesn’t become a quiet zone. The idea of having more areas for different things however is ridiculous once you start disecting things it gets dicy because then you have grouped things so tightly that there is a less confortable atmosphere.
That’s funny, How about more…
The Food Car – for those who need to eat stinky food in front of others
The Makeup Car – for those who need to apply their mascara
The Makeout Car – for those who need some commuter action
The Chatty Gossip Car – for those who need to talk about themselves/others constantly
The Party Car – for those who need a cocktail or smoke and some rockin’ tunes
The Swingers Car – for those who like to get it on with other commuters in groups
The Zen Car – for those who want to chill – candles, tranquil music, free massages
Good luck with this one.
What’s next? The Flatulence Zone?
this is ridiculous. I’ve ridden jam packed Go trains and never heard a peep.
It depends on what time of day you’re travelling. During rush hours (when, yes, it’s packed) or in the middle of a weekday, all the regular commuters know to be quiet. But later at night (especially after a concert or hockey game) or on the weekend, it can get pretty noisy.
And at any time, there can be that one person with a cell phone who seems to need to talk loudly.
Well if this isn’t the stupidest idea I have ever heard, it’s pretty damn close! When did we all become so intolerant of each other? What makes people think they are entitled to the quiet of their living room whilst travelling on PUBLIC TRANSIT??? I can just see the punch -ups now…..won’t be so quiet then will it?
This is going to cause more trouble than it’s worth. People who previously preferred to sit in the second level will be to be told they need to cram in somewhere else because they want to continue talking. Self righteous people who previously didn’t have a problem with noise will suddenly complain about every beep, cheep and sneeze.
Sounds like a good idea in theory but it simply isn’t going to work. For one, how will it be enforced? I can see a lot of potential for altercations to occur here. In any event, people just want a seat. If there’s nothing available downstairs, I’m going upstairs whether I’m a noisy person or not. And there’s really nothing you can do about it.
sure… come on up and test that theory.
It world be nice if they can do the same on the TTC Bus.