A large part of the Sudanese railway network is currently in disrepair due to political turmoil.

The economy continues, however, on its downward trend and the outlook remains bleak as infrastructure continues to deteriorate and fall into disrepair.

Edward II had allowed the Tower of London to fall into a state of disrepair, and by the reign of Edward III the castle was an uncomfortable place.

In rural areas, only 40 per cent of the population has access to traditional wells, the main drinking water source, while most water pumps are in a state of disrepair.

In general the cars used are quite old (mostly from the 1990s) often the interior is overhauled and or is a state of disrepair at least in comparison with European standards.