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There have been repeated unsavory incidents in the sanitary facilities at Ottakring and Hernals stations.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Zwefo)

Excitement around Vienna's Ottakring and Hernals stations. This is the Federal Railways' response to recurring littering. 

The train stations in Ottakring and Hernals have certainly seen a lot in their history. But what has been going on here for the last few weeks is truly a tragedy.

Bubble does not follow opening hours
The background: complaints have been piling up at the Krone for a few days now. One caller: "The toilets in the stations are closed and now have opening hours. But my son's bladder doesn't follow the ÖBB opening hours."

Until further notice, the toilet facilities will unfortunately have to remain closed in the afternoon.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Zwefo)

Dirty finches come after lunch
We asked the Federal Railways. What is behind these measures? ÖBB confirmed: "The toilet facilities at the stations are closed every day from 2.15 p.m., as there have been several incidents of vandalism and deliberate soiling, especially in the afternoon. We were therefore forced to close the sanitary facilities earlier." Why such unsavory incidents repeatedly occurred after lunch of all times is still the focus of investigations. Is it commuters after work or perhaps late risers?

Close contact with the police
There are currently no clues as to the perpetrators or the background. "We are in close contact with the police," said the spokeswoman. The Federal Railways ask for passengers' understanding, "we regret the inconvenience and recommend that passengers use the toilets on the trains".