Quiet Car rules

Question

I’m taking the Acela next week and booked in the quiet car for the first time.

I’ll be leaving BOS around 6 and arriving in NY around 10, so I imagine some people might be trying to rest.

Is it OK if I just sit, scroll through my phone, do a little work on a laptop, and bring back the occasional snack? Of course I won’t be playing anything out loud or making any extra noise, but am I expected to just rest?

Posted Jan 13, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

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