I love travelling on the make as much noise as you like carriage.
There’s nothing i love more after a stressful day at work than going on to the specially designated carriages and bwing surrounded by people making as much noise as they like.
Its hard to pick a favourite between the people talking loudly on their phones (it’s good to make sure the other person can hear you clearly), people scrolling videos on loudspeaker (who needs headphones!) but the ones i appreciate the most are the people who are incessantly talking back and forth with escalating volume over the trip (it’s hard to hear the person next to you over all the other conversations in the make as much noise as you like carriage)- theyre my favourite because even if the other person has to get off the train because their stop is up, usually the remaining person will immediately get on a phone call (it’s scary to be alone with one’s thoughts).
i’m super thankful to vline for such an invaluable service, especially to the conductors that make sure everyone keeps making as much noise as they like when they walk the aisle.
my only question is why do the signs all say “quiet carriage”?
ps i’ve tried noise cancelling headphones and ear plugs. considering blowing out my eardrums but i’m not sure if the tinnitus will be any better.