This article was submitted by Tom Halkin of Mills & Company on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company.

What: 

The MBTA and MBCR will roll out the “Quiet Car” program to all commuter rail lines.

 Mimes will be on hand at North & South station during the evening peak period to hand out “Quiet Cards,” which provide customers an overview of Quiet Car etiquette.

When: 

Monday, June 27, 2011
   4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.             

Where: 

 North & South Stations

Why: 

The MBTA & MBCR recently announced the expansion of the “Quiet Car” program to the entire commuter rail system after a successful 90-day pilot program. 

Customers of the pilot program gave overwhelmingly positive feedback, with nearly nine out of 10 customers suggesting that the rest of the system would benefit from having quiet cars on their trains. A similar percentage urged MBCR and MBTA to continue offering the service on their lines.