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I took one of the new Hitachi trains today and although a vast improvement noted that the 'bike' coach is carriage B and doesn't seem to have many spaces for bikes compared to the 5 or 6 on the older GWR trains.

Is there capacity to carry more bikes on these new trains? I can see it being quite a problem if not (and I am aware of the reservation requirements for bikes and I am guessing these will be policed more strictly?.... So much for an integrated solution to environmentally friendly travel!)

***edit post - just read an article from the Guardian Nov 2017 about lack of bicycle space on new GWR services. Honestly this country and its commitment to peoples' wellbeing and the environment!! In Canada, for example, you can put your bike on the front of a bus. Oh well I won't be needing to take my bike on a train that much anymore but imo this is yet more short-sighted thinking***

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All across the Great Western territory => Active travel: Cyclists and walkers, including how the railways deal with them => Topic started by: Glovidge on January 23, 2018, 22:07:20