A London commuter was left feeling physically sick after boarding a Tube train only to discover a seat covered in what appeared to be suspicious stains. The horrified passenger shared images of the grimy seat on social media, sparking widespread disgust among fellow travellers.
'I Wanted to Throw Up'
The anonymous traveller described feeling nauseated upon spotting the stained seat while boarding a Northern Line train. "I actually wanted to throw up when I saw it," they admitted, questioning how Transport for London could allow such conditions.
Social Media Outrage
Photos of the stained seat quickly went viral, with other commuters expressing their disgust:
- "This is absolutely vile - who would even sit there?"
- "Makes you wonder what TfL's cleaning standards really are"
- "This is why I always stand on the Tube"
Transport for London Responds
When contacted about the incident, a TfL spokesperson stated: "We have robust cleaning procedures across our network, with trains cleaned regularly throughout the day. We encourage customers to report any issues they encounter."
The spokesperson added that trains undergo more thorough cleaning overnight, but acknowledged that maintaining standards across the busy network can be challenging.
