Make a Train Commute More Enjoyable

Long train rides can be very boring without things to keep you occupied. Here are a few tips and trick to keep you entertained while on your commute.

Steps

Bring a laptop, tablet, or netbook for the ride! A fully charged computer will keep you preoccupied for hours as long as it's charged. Bring movies with you and watch an hour and a half pass by in no time.
Take a nap! The calming white noise of a train is enough to put anyone to sleep! Just make sure you set an alarm if your stop is less than an hour away!
Bring your mp3 player! Listening to music is a great way to pass the time! It blocks out the noise of that crying baby two seats ahead and that annoying girl on her cell phone!
Books, books, books, books, books! Reading is a great way to help the train ride go by a little bit faster. Getting lost in a good story could pass hours or more! E-readers are awesome too!
A cell phone. A lot of cell phones now have apps for everything. Games, social networking, news, even magazines! Texting your friends or family is sure to make the ride more enjoyable. Just don't be the annoying girl telling her life story over the phone. No one wants to listen to that.
Eavesdrop! Listening to other peoples conversations is always fun. Just don't get caught!

Check your transit authority to see if they offer free WiFi on their trains!
Set an alarm if you think you'll end up taking a nap! You don't want to miss your stop!