NETrainfan
Lead Service Attendant
Since station restrooms have been discussed, thought maybe there might be some good suggestions for improving some of the train restrooms on Amtrak.
We have traveled often on Amtrak and always wonder- why aren't some of the restrooms designed better and will they be better designed in the future for sanitation purposes.
For instance, the smaller restrooms really need better trash containers. This does not seem like it would be an expensive upgrade. Almost every small restroom I've seen has stuffed and overflowing trash containers. The larger restrooms- the accessible ones have nice big trash boxes.
Adding a few places to put shaving kits or cosmetic bags would be most helpful. (So that they don't swim in splashed water!) Some of the restrooms have a pull down shelf which is great. Can't these shelves just be a part of the design of every train restroom?
Now- a bigger issue. We have wondered about the sanitation of the push the water system in the sinks. Any comments on that?
These issues are about sanitation more than convenience.
We have traveled often on Amtrak and always wonder- why aren't some of the restrooms designed better and will they be better designed in the future for sanitation purposes.
For instance, the smaller restrooms really need better trash containers. This does not seem like it would be an expensive upgrade. Almost every small restroom I've seen has stuffed and overflowing trash containers. The larger restrooms- the accessible ones have nice big trash boxes.
Adding a few places to put shaving kits or cosmetic bags would be most helpful. (So that they don't swim in splashed water!) Some of the restrooms have a pull down shelf which is great. Can't these shelves just be a part of the design of every train restroom?
Now- a bigger issue. We have wondered about the sanitation of the push the water system in the sinks. Any comments on that?
These issues are about sanitation more than convenience.