Segregated Toilets on Trains

[317666]

Last time I used Thalys, I noticed that with each pair of toilets, one is marked male and the other female, and apparently the new EC250 units for SBB will be the same. Whilst the reason for having separate genders in normal public toilets is pretty obvious, I'm curious as to what exactly the point is on a train when it's just individual cubicles, each behind a lockable door?

 

[fowler9]

Last time I used Thalys, I noticed that with each pair of toilets, one is marked male and the other female, and apparently the new EC250 units for SBB will be the same. Whilst the reason for having separate genders in normal public toilets is pretty obvious, I'm curious as to what exactly the point is on a train when it's just individual cubicles, each behind a lockable door?

So the toilet seat is always left down on one. Ha ha.

 

[Bletchleyite]

So the toilet seat is always left down on one. Ha ha.

In all seriousness, probably so the comfort of sit-down users is not affected by those who like to, er, micturate all over the seat.

 

[507021]

Last time I used Thalys, I noticed that with each pair of toilets, one is marked male and the other female, and apparently the new EC250 units for SBB will be the same. Whilst the reason for having separate genders in normal public toilets is pretty obvious, I'm curious as to what exactly the point is on a train when it's just individual cubicles, each behind a lockable door?

I completely agree with this, because what would happen if for example a train with two cubicles has either the gents or the ladies cubicle out of order?

The same applies to aircraft, the toilet cubicles on those have always been unisex as well.

 

[fowler9]

In all seriousness, probably so the comfort of sit-down users is not affected by those who like to, er, micturate all over the seat.

Yeah that is a good point, it was what inspired me to try and crack a funny.

 

[DaleCooper]

In all seriousness, probably so the comfort of sit-down users is not affected by those who like to, er, micturate all over the seat.

So if a man needs to defecate he uses the ladies?

 

[Bletchleyite]

So if a man needs to defecate he uses the ladies?

That actually would suggest that a cubicle with a toilet and another with a urinal would actually make more sense (and be more efficient in use of water).

 

[DaleCooper]

That actually would suggest that a cubicle with a toilet and another with a urinal would actually make more sense (and be more efficient in use of water).

Until one is out of action.

 

[317666]

That actually would suggest that a cubicle with a toilet and another with a urinal would actually make more sense (and be more efficient in use of water).

That's what you see at some newer U-Bahn stations in Vienna.

 

[Ash Bridge]

This is nothing new in European trains as I'm pretty certain BRs Met Cam Blue Pullman sets also had segregated toilets back in the day.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

The Mk 3 Sleepers have segregated toilets.

 

[Bletchleyite]

The Mk 3 Sleepers have segregated toilets.

Probably because half asleep blokes have even worse aim than awake ones

 

[Bletchleyite]

Until one is out of action.

I suppose as the urinal is less likely to break (being simpler) that would bring on discrimination complaints.

Mind you, it's common practice in Asian countries to provide female sit-down toilets that are "not for solids" - effectively urinals. Maybe that should spread here, as the plumbing is much less complex. Though I doubt the average British passenger is disciplined enough.

 

[AlterEgo]

Makes you wonder why we bother with segregated toilets anywhere.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Makes you wonder why we bother with segregated toilets anywhere.

Given modern, enlightened views on gender I personally would in most building settings have a room of unisex full-height cubicles (with CCTV in the common area but obviously not in the cubicles) and a room of urinals. Use whichever you see fit.

 

[AlterEgo]

The Mk 3 Sleepers have segregated toilets.

I read on another thread that some men considered the berths to be "en-suite"...

I certainly won't be brushing my teeth in the basin any time soon!

 

[Mag_seven]

Sufficient toilet provision in new trains is already bad enough without reducing the quota further.

 

[Jamescoeby]

Noticed that Christmas trains are scheduled to be run out of Antonito over several days in December. Will this be out to Lava Loop and back? Anyone have details yet?