Thirsty passengers told not to drink water from toilets

Baking summer temperatures can make commuting by train thirsty work. Many trains no longer boast a buffet car. But surely even the most wilting and parched passenger is unlikely to gulp water from a train toilet?

Bosses at one London commuter seem to think not. Toilets on some southeastern train now come with a bizarre warning sticker: Not drinking water. The red stickers have appeared on the underneath of toilet seats. A southeastern spokesman said: