I find the "quiet cars" are becoming less so over time. They have also emboldened more and more fools in the other cars ("loud cars"?) to think nothing of watching movies on computers and playing music and games on their smartphones -- loudly, and without headphones. Apparently anything goes. The conductors, many of whom are otherwise competent, usually do nothing to enforce civility or decorum on the cars....

They're conductors, not baby sitters.

I had a great day at the Shedd riding the train to and from with my three children. To top it off, as we were about the arrive back to the Homewood Station, the conductor asked who had a future in trains. We told him Daniel did, since he loves trains and plays with them all the time. So, he told Daniel to say, "Next stop, Homewood!" in the loud speaker. He did!!! It was sooo cool! My daughter saw one passenger give a funny look :) Loved the experience. Very family friendly.