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Toilet charges scrapped at busiest railway stations Toilet charges scrapped at busiest railway stations
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Passengers at the UK's busiest railway stations will now be able to use toilet facilities free of charge. Ever been caught short at a station scrambling for coins to pay for the toilet?
On Monday, London Liverpool Street, London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley became the last of Network Rail's 20 stations to make their toilets free to use. Now passengers at the UK's busiest railway stations will be able to spend a penny for free - after Network Rail scrapped charges.
Previously some stations charged up to 50p per person. On Monday, London Liverpool Street, London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley became the last of its 20 stations to make their toilets free.
Previously some charged up to 50p per person.
Network Rail said it wanted to put "passengers first" and help make their journeys "a bit more hassle-free".Network Rail said it wanted to put "passengers first" and help make their journeys "a bit more hassle-free".
In 2017 it was revealed that Network Rail had made £41m in 10 years from toilet charges. In 2017 it was revealed that the public sector body had made £41m in 10 years from toilet charges.
The latest figures show Network Rail-run stations across the UK made £3.1m from toilet charges in 2017-18.The latest figures show Network Rail-run stations across the UK made £3.1m from toilet charges in 2017-18.
Independent watchdog Transport Focus said toilets were a "priority for improvement" at stations according to its research.Independent watchdog Transport Focus said toilets were a "priority for improvement" at stations according to its research.
It said scrapping charges was "a welcome step for passengers".It said scrapping charges was "a welcome step for passengers".
Other stations run by the public sector body - including Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly and Glasgow Central - have already scrapped toilet charges. Other stations run by Network Rail - including Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly and Glasgow Central - have already scrapped toilet charges.
Smaller stations managed by local train operating companies may still charge for the use of facilities.Smaller stations managed by local train operating companies may still charge for the use of facilities.
Network Rail said the move was one of a number of measures to help passengers.Network Rail said the move was one of a number of measures to help passengers.
Other improvements being made include the introduction of water fountains, better and more seating, and reducing clutter on concourses. Other improvements being made at stations include the introduction of water fountains, better and more seating, and reducing clutter on concourses.