New Haven Line Tusday October 16 8:45 AM

There is a sewage treatment plant between the East Norwalk and South Norwalk stations, I know this not because it is an eyesore along the tracks, which it is, but rather because of the horrendous odor that wafts through the train every morning. It is an awkward situation for all the regular commuters because there are always a few people in each car who have either never ridden the train before or seldom take the trek into New York City. The odor is exactly what you would expect it to be, and the plant is not easily noticed as the train zips by so I am confident that someone thinks that one of their fellow passengers is responsible for the offensive stench. The people unfamiliar with this occurrence will inevitably start to look around for the offending passenger while those of us who expect this intrusion each morning will stare even more intently at our books, newspapers, or lap tops because if you make eye contact with the smell police you may become a suspect. I would rather adhere to the golden rule of flatulence, he who smelt it dealt it.