Business Class goes up front

[battalion51]

I just spoke with our boy Jonny, and he has news hot off the wire. Effective immediately Business Class on all Regional trains (with the exception of the SB Vermonter) will be moved to the head end, along with the Cafe car. The Quiet Car will now also be moved to the rear of the train in the last coach. The move comes to help produce better ride quality since the head end rides better than the rear of the train. Jon is currently on P09428, they are arriving into Providence as we speak.

 

[Save Our Trains Michigan]

I just spoke with our boy Jonny, and he has news hot off the wire. Effective immediately Business Class on all Regional trains (with the exception of the SB Vermonter) will be moved to the head end, along with the Cafe car. The Quiet Car will now also be moved to the rear of the train in the last coach. The move comes to help produce better ride quality since the head end rides better than the rear of the train. Jon is currently on P09428, they are arriving into Providence as we speak.

Heck why not ride in the engine LOL

 

[Steve4031]

Well, If I ever had to ride one of those trains, I now know I could go to the quiet car at the back and watch the tracks.

However, If Im traveling on the corridor, its Acela all the way.

 

[Viewliner]

Makes sense, give BC passengers the best ride, Quiet Car passengers can be farthest away from the locomotive and noise.

 

[battalion51]

Heck why not ride in the engine

I know I would, I'd much prefer to run the engine though.

 

[amtrakmichigan]

I am just currious as to where the Quiet cars were generally placed in the consist prior to this decision. This sounds like a very good idea

 

[AlanB]

I am just currious as to where the Quiet cars were generally placed in the consist prior to this decision. This sounds like a very good idea

They were typically the first car behind the engine. It was considered an easy way to identify the car.

 

[battalion51]

It makes sense in either location because there is nothing on the other end of the car, so there is no traffic in the car except for the passengers in the Quiet Car.

 

[engine999]

I just spoke with our boy Jonny, and he has news hot off the wire. Effective immediately Business Class on all Regional trains (with the exception of the SB Vermonter) will be moved to the head end, along with the Cafe car. The Quiet Car will now also be moved to the rear of the train in the last coach. The move comes to help produce better ride quality since the head end rides better than the rear of the train. Jon is currently on P09428, they are arriving into Providence as we speak.

Heck why not ride in the engine LOL

Realyl, how can I? Id take that anyday including the training seat. :lol:

 

[battalion51]

If you're going to say it say it right, Rookie Seat. B)

 

[engine999]

If you're going to say it say it right, Rookie Seat. B)

I guess in that regards Im below rookie. Maybe rookie trainee. :lol:

 

[Save Our Trains Michigan]

If you're going to say it say it right, Rookie Seat.  B)

I guess in that regards Im below rookie. Maybe rookie trainee. :lol:

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