Continuing its audit of public toilets across the city, mid-day visited several stations on both Western Railway (WR) and Central Railway (CR) to take stock of the condition of washrooms used by commuters. The findings highlight glaring disparities between the two lines, with WR’s facilities lagging behind. The toilets at Byculla station on the central line stood out as a shining example of cleanliness whereas WR’s lavatories were worse for wear.

However, one CR station, Vidyavihar, lacked toilet facilities altogether, an absence that left commuters frustrated. The station serves many students as the locality is home to major colleges. “We’ve been waiting for years for a toilet here. Women commuters like me face difficulties, especially those travelling long distances,” a student said. On both lines, there were separate toilets for the differently abled, which were placed in lock and key. One has to approach the station master for the key to use these facilities.