Railway toilets offer passengers 'a window into a different world'

“Bog-standard” toilets on Chiltern Railways trains are being turned into “inspiration stations” to give passengers “a window into a different world”, the firm has said.

The company has installed floor to ceiling vinyl images in the toilets of its Birmingham to London trains for those seeking inspiration.

The first “inspiration station” has been designed to resemble Compton Verney, an 18th century country mansion-turned-art gallery in Warwickshire.

Chiltern Railways director Thomas Ableman said: “We’re always looking at ways to create a memorable experience for our passengers.

“Toilets are traditionally a place to avoid so we have transformed them into an inspirational space with a view.

“Our only concern is that they’ll be so popular we’ll have people queuing up for the best seat on the train!”