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Sewage on the tracks

Good, but the present on-train systems leave a lot to be desired. I spent four hours on a Voyager recently. The smell of sewage hit you when you stepped on the train and one never got used to it.

Sewage gas contains toxic hydrogen sulphide and I felt sick when I stepped off the train, having taken breaks by the open door whereever this was possible. The Pendolinos are as bad. Amazing that these trains have been in service for over a decade and yet the problem has not been resolved.

There could be a lot to be said for concentrating the toilets into as few vehicles as possible, which might also allow for other facilities such as a shower for passengers' use (or staff use, for that matter).

Re: Call to end ‘utterly disgusting’ sewage dumping on tracks