Six-hour train services between London and Stirling running with no toilets after fault
Services have been stopping for longer at stations to allow passengers to get off and use toilets on platforms.
Lumo, a train operator owned by FirstGroup, is currently running six-hour services between London and Stirling without functional toilets due to a fault. The issue has been affecting services on the West Coast Main Line, with some trains stopping at stations like Preston for passengers to use toilets on platforms. Lumo and its refurbisher Alstom are working together to rectify the problem and prevent future failures.
Passengers on the affected service from London Euston to Motherwell were informed that their tickets would be accepted on ScotRail services. Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Olly Glover criticized the operator's response, likening it to a budget airline's approach. While train operators in Britain are not legally required to provide onboard toilets, Lumo operates its West Coast services with refurbished Class 222 Meridian trains, which have also experienced toilet faults with East Midlands Railway.
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