IN THE first six weeks of its operations, South Western Railway has accumulated thousands of lost property items – as well as some unusual ones too.
Objects which have been found on trains include an ironing board, a leather lounge chair and a giant inflatable shark.
Passengers are being reminded to check they have taken all their possessions before leaving the train.
Customer experience manager at Waterloo station Michael Pugh said: “Our staff from across the network work hard to ensure passengers are reunited with their belongings.
“However, we would encourage everyone to check they have their belongings before they leave our trains.
“Keys, phones and wallets are always such a pain to lose but it’s the sentimental items that really cause problems for passengers.”
Other unusual items found on trains in recent weeks include a barrister’s wig, a pair of false teeth and a pirate flag, complete with a pole.
The most common objects of lost property found on trains include umbrellas, coats, wallets and purses, keys, railcards, phones, laptops and other gadgets.