What will be interesting to watch is the use that will be made of these outside facilities, where provided.

I remember years ago, when trains had smokers' compartments, I climbed into one which was occupied by a family of four. I settled in and lit up, and the female went berserk. I was treated to a five minute torrent of abuse, and when I pointed out that the carriage was for smokers, she responded with more of the same, and went off to look for the guard (conductor in the USA).

He duly arrived on the scene, pointed at the smoking sign and said "Live with it, or move to a non smoker".

I predict some of that on warm summer evenings.

Don T.