Dutch national railways to introduce emergency toilet bags
Dutch national rail operator NS has introduced emergency plastic bags called 'pee-bags', which passengers can use in an emergency, due to the lack of toilet facilities on some commuter trains.
Dutch national rail operator NS has introduced emergency plastic bags called ‘pee-bags’, which passengers can use in an emergency, due to the lack of toilet facilities on some commuter trains.
The bags have a funnel-shaped plastic top and contain a highly absorbent material that turns urine into a gel-like mixture.
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