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Why Are Quiet Spaces Disappearing?

A friend who travels regularly on Amtrak trains, told me about the Quiet Car. The rules are simple:"Guests are asked to limit conversation and speak in subdued tones. " "Phone calls are not allowed.

" "Phone calls are not allowed. " "All portable electronic devices must be used with headphones. ""Passengers using headphones must keep the volume low enough so that the audio cannot be heard by other passengers.

""Passengers using headphones must keep the volume low enough so that the audio cannot be heard by other passengers. "My friend loves the Quiet Car. But there's just one problem.

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