English

Noun

quiet coach ‎(plural quiet coaches)

1. (Britain) A rail coach on which unnecessary noise is discouraged.
   • 2001, "Roland Perry", GNER quiet coach includes laptops (discussion on Internet newsgroup uk.railway)

     On my way to PBO yesterday, having been ousted from the quiet coach by an announcement *specifically* banning laptop computers, I overheard more than I really wanted to about the BBC's arrangements for co-ordinating documentaries including special items about the war, and later the producer-lady's diary for the week and forthcoming hair appointments.

   • 2007, Gillian Dale, Helen Oliver, Travel and Tourism: Book 1

     ...they may need to work on journeys so consider offering additional products and services, for example express check-in, quiet coach on a train journey...