Passengers asked to keep it down A YORK rail operator is to give passengers the chance of snapping up more than 4,000 “silent seats” on its services every day.

East Coast is to create a new Quiet Coach as part of its first-class travel arrangements as it launches a complimentary food and drink service.

From May 22, passengers travelling in the designated coaches will be asked to switch off their mobile phones or turn them to silent mode, make or take calls in the vestibule between carriages and not use devices such as iPods and games consoles, as well as to speak quietly.