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PhrasesAt the Train StationDov'è la toilette su questo treno?
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Dov'è la toilette su questo treno?

Where is the toilet on this train?

Pronunciation

toi-LET-te — borrowed from French. 'Treno' is TRE-no.

When to use it

After boarding and before the train departs, or during the journey.

What it means

'Toilette' (toilet) is the French-derived word used on Italian trains and in public places. 'Bagno' is more common in everyday speech. 'Su questo treno' (on this train) specifies location. Toilets on Italian trains are typically located at the end of each carriage.

Variations

La toilette è accessibile ai disabili?

Is the toilet accessible for disabled passengers?

Modern Italian trains have fully accessible facilities

C'è un fasciatoio nel bagno?

Is there a baby changing area in the toilet?

Available on modern high-speed trains

La toilette è pulita?

Is the toilet clean?

A very Italian concern — and a fair one

Mini Dialogue

— Dov'è la toilette su questo treno? — È in fondo al vagone, a destra. — È libera? — Sì, credo di sì. La lucina verde è accesa.

— Where is the toilet on this train? — It's at the end of the carriage, on the right. — Is it free? — Yes, I think so. The green light is on.

Cultural Note

Italian high-speed train toilets are modern and well-maintained by the cleaning staff who make rounds during the journey. The vacancy indicator shows 'libero' (green) or 'occupato' (red). Toilets are locked during station stops at some older regional train types. Always check before a long tunnel segment.