Challenge now is how to address this issue
Fact is even when the new trains come into service this class of problem will continue as the beer cans and other debris will continue to be wedged into the toilet by those upstanding members of society who think its fun.
Sadly the modern toilet designs don't respond well to the mop and bucket routine and can require total replacement in some cases following the act of vandalism, several of the Dublin Cork trains have had brand new toilets fitted after various items where wedged into them
We are left in a difficult situation, what is better
Train has a defective toilet, does the train
1. Run at a reduced length if possible
2. Cancel and strand people
3. Run as normal
Now while the issue at hand is not really Irish Rail's fault you can be very sure they can implement some proceedures which could reduce the scale of the issue
Eliminating the yob/drinking culture off trains would be a good start
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