7 things passengers should never do on a train, according to an etiquette coach

Fall is a popular time for train travel, but passengers shouldn't forget to pack their manners. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Inconsiderate passengers can make traveling an especially stressful experience. Etiquette expert William Hanson shared seven things travelers should never do on trains. Hanson said travelers should avoid talking on speakerphone and placing their bags on seats. Each fall, travelers fill trains to catch some of the US' best foliage views . But whether you're taking a scenic ride or a regular rail journey, inconsiderate passengers can quickly spoil the experience. To make sure you're not one of them, Business Insider previously spoke with British etiquette coach William Hanson to learn some of travelers' biggest etiquette faux pas on trains. From placing bags on empty seats to blasting music, here are seven things travelers should avoid doing. Don't talk on speakerphone.