12/01/2015
More than half of Britain's trains still dispose of toilet waste straight onto the tracks, but what risk does this present to the public and rail workers? Inside Out takes its own samples from the tracks for analysis, with surprising results.
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Toilet waste on train tracks
大象传媒 Inside Out has discovered that one in 10 of Britain's train carriages dispose toilet waste straight onto the railway tracks.
Presenter Mary Rhodes took a journey across the West Midlands to discover the extent of the problem and was surprised to find raw sewage on rail lines and at railway stations.
She also met Susan Lea聽who has experienced toilet waste from trains on a nearby railway line being strewn across her garden.
The Rail Delivery Group, which represents Britain's train operating companies, told Inside Out the industry is investing millions of pounds on new trains with sealed toilet tanks and that they are retro-fitting some older trains.
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Lung transplant patient's challenging journey
Matt Lodge has cystic fibrosis and desperately needs a new set of lungs to save his life.
The 23-year-old has been on the critical list for over two years and could die within a few months if he does not receive a lung transplant.
Matt allowed 大象传媒 Inside Out to follow his story in the hope that it will raise awareness of the need for more organ donations.
After the disappointment of two calls when the donor lungs proved to be unsuitable, Matt received a third call-back from Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ayo Akinwolere |
| Series Editor | Rachel Bowering |
Broadcast
- Mon 12 Jan 2015 19:30大象传媒 One West Midlands