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Tables with rims and/or cup indents vs. Smooth tables

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I’ve noticed that on the refurbished Avanti Pendolinos, the folding tables are completely smooth with a rounded edge. Most train tables I’ve been familiar with either have a small rim around the edge, or a cup area which is either sunken or has a slightly raised edge. Has there been any work done on which is better for keeping a drink safe? I can see that having a rim could cause a drink to tip over if it hits it hard, but without one, if a drink reaches the edge it’s definitely going over!

Or does it depend on the type of service - is one better for e.g. metro work and another for intercity?
 
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I believe I watched a video recently on one of the recent refurbishments (not necessarily for Avanti), and the reason for removing the 'lip' around the edges of the table was that this is what the cleaners preferred!
 
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