Telegrammed by Lord Tee Hee
The German ICEs are impressive machines, but one thing seems to have been overlooked - smoke detectors in the toilets.
Then again this was probably a wise move as the damn things would be going off every five minutes as smokers have a less than crafty fag in them.
Every ICE I've been on during the trip has stunk of cigarette smoke. The crew can hardly claim to be oblivious to the problem, but I haven't seen anyone reprimanded or even warning announcements made..
What a contrast to British railways where staff are much more proactive and smoking passengers generally more considerate.
Whilst UK passengers may be more considerate the TOCs certainly aren't. Smokers are banished to the outside of stations and not even afforded shelters. What a fine way to treat paying customers.
