Originally Posted by
hi55us
They typically try and put FC at the rear of the train, although it does vary. In Providence, they should announce what end FC is, or you can ask the ticket agent when you get to the station.
If you can't get a definitive answer, stand in the middle. The acela is only a 6 car train and it's only a 2 minute walk to either end from the middle.
I was just in Providence this afternoon waiting for a commuter rail train and when northbound Acela pulled in around 4:25, I noticed the train set had FC at the front of the train.
Providence also has a staffed baggage office, so that's another source to check on which end FC is in case there's a line at ticketing.