(ANSA) - VIENNA - Walls of toilets decorated with a life-sized lemon tree, or covered with high-definition background pictures shooting seascapes, mountains or even the deep space, through portholes with a view of the cosmos. Along with images, a variety of scents in harmony with four possible designs of the toilet, 'Berge' (mountains), 'Meer' (sea), 'Zitronenbaum' (lemon tree) and 'Weltraum' (space). This is the near future of the passengers of Austrian Railways, the OeBB.

The railways have announced the modernization of the toilets on board 250 local transport trains, which by 2016 will be transformed into more comfortable spaces thanks to the adoption of new 'Fototapeten' panoramas to be taped to toilet walls. The first train with a modernized and scented toilet has already become operational yesterday on a railway line in the eastern part of the country, reported a press release issued by the Austrian railways.

Another 11 trains will be ready by the end of the year.

Meanwhile, the OeBB have launched an online survey (http://www.marketagent.com/l.aspx?PD=4830&CL=1&Y=1) that will allow users to choose their favourite decoration for local trains. OeBB's top management then promised that they will ensure the continued and stable functioning of 95% of the train toileta. Out of order toilets will be repaired within two days, the OeBB promised. Only a matter remains in doubt, the press in Vienna underlined. What is the scent of deep space? To find out, you just buy a ticket and go for a trip by train in Austria.

(ANSA).