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Train station toilet in Hude: Confusion over surprising decoration campaign!
Hude train station, Oldenburg: unknown people decorate toilet; Hygiene and accessibility in the discussion. Renovation of the toilet facility planned.
Train station toilet in Hude: Confusion over surprising decoration campaign!
When you talk about the train station toilet in Hude, what comes to mind are the strange decorations that have recently appeared there. Reported on September 4, 2025 NDR, that unknown persons placed a children's puzzle rug, a small mattress and even a sheep figurine in the toilet. However, the municipal administration has already made it clear that this decoration cannot remain as it not only violates hygiene regulations, but also affects the accessibility of the disabled toilet.
The assumption as to whether this is a prank, an art event or a planned move-in is up in the air. What is certain, however, is that the toilet was already temporarily closed due to repair work, which did not make the situation any easier. The discussions about access to this toilet are not new given the current service situation at the station.
Conversion to a public toilet
How NWZ Online According to reports, the municipality of Hude is planning to convert the disabled toilet at the train station, which was previously only accessible to authorized persons, into a public toilet. This step was necessary because the current conditions at the station are inadequate, especially when trains are canceled. Mayor Jörg Skatulla confirmed in an online citizens' conference that the toilet facility should be accessible to everyone during the day, for example from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The renovation work will be carried out by a contracted medical company and the opening is planned for the first quarter of 2024. However, the toilet remains closed at night to prevent vandalism. Equipment that is vandal-proof is considered more expensive but important. However, some residents are raising concerns about the location of the new toilet as rail replacement service continues to operate on the south side of the station.
Accessibility under focus
The problem of accessibility at train stations is also an issue that has larger dimensions. Loud BSK In Germany, there are only 7% of the train stations operated by Deutsche Bahn that have barrier-free toilets, which are also open regularly. This is a major restriction for people with disabilities, which violates the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The public is therefore putting more and more pressure on those responsible to improve the situation.
In summary, the situation surrounding the train station toilet in Hude remains exciting. While the bizarre decorations are causing a stir, an important renovation is underway to optimize toilet use for all passengers. It remains to be seen whether this plan will be successful and whether accessibility will finally be fully taken into account.