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Is it acceptable to play music out loud on public transport?

Irish Rail is asking passengers to enjoy their music and podcasts ‘privately’ while on board a train.

IRISH RAIL HAS released new etiquette guidelines for people using its services to try to make journeys “as enjoyable as possible” for passengers.

The train operator is cracking down on several issues, including playing music or videos without headphones – something Irish Rail communications manager Barry Kenny says can cause disruption to journeys.

Kenny added that there appears to be a clash of “social norms” around the issue of playing audio out loud, but said that inspectors will issue €100 fines to those who fail to follow the new etiquette guidelines.

So, let us know what you think: Is it acceptable to play music out loud on public transport?


Poll Results:

No – people should use headphones (11264)
Yes – it doesn't bother me (189)
It depends on the situation (145)

 

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