Taking
Cycles on Trains - click on Red
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Several companies operate in the West Yorkshire
area - here are their policies for carrying cycles on trains:
Northern Rail
Cyclists may travel on any service operated by Northern Rail where
space
permits. Most trains can only accommodate two bicycles. There will
be no
extra charge for bringing your bicycle on a Northern Rail service. Bicycle
spaces can be reserved on certain services. To avoid disappointment
it is essential to book at least 48 hours in advance of your journey.
Reservations can be made at many staffed stations, at Rail appointed
Travel
Agents or by phoning 0845 600 8008. On all other services, space
is
allocated on a first come, first served basis subject to space being
available. Only one accompanied bicycle per person will be allowed,
in the
interests of other customers. Folding cycles carried free of charge
without
restriction. Motorised cycles, tandems, tricycles and 'Rann' type
trailers
cannot be conveyed.
First
- Trans Pennine Express
Free of charge. Two cycles per train (possibly more at the discretion
of the
conductor). Reservations advised though not compulsory. Tel : 0845
6001674.
The Trans Pennine Express Links Scarborough / Hull with Manchester
and
Liverpool and in West Yorkshire passes along the Leeds, Dewsbury,
Huddersfield line.
Folding cycles carried free of charge without restriction.
GNER
Free of charge. Maximum five cycles per train
with a tandem counting as two cycles.
Reservation required at least 24 hours in advance of departure at time of buying
ticket. Tel : 08457 225 225
Folding cycles carried free of charge without restriction.
GNER London trains call at Leeds and Bradford, Leeds and Skipton or Leeds and
Harrogate with some intermediate picking up or setting down calls.
Virgin Trains
Free of charge. Up to four cycles per train. Reservation required
for each
single journey. Tel : 08457 222 333
Folding cycles carried free of charge without restriction. South
West to or from North East / Scotland trains calling at Wakefield
Westgate and/or Leeds.
Midland Mainline
Free of charge. Reservation required on all
Midland Mainline High speed
trains. Tel 08457 125 678
Folding cycles carried free of charge as long as they fit into luggage
racks.
Leeds / London trains calling at Wakefield Westgate.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Free of charge. Cycles carried in guard’s van. Speak to railway
staff on
arrival at station. Large groups should make arrangements in advance.
Tel :
01535 645214 - www.kwvr.co.uk
NB
Your cycle: Whilst 'normal' cycles are allowed on trains,
subject to the
above, for the most part, tandems, tricycles, recumbents and trailers
are not.
At the station: Many trains have carriages
with a symbol indicating which entrance to use if you have a bicycle.
For longer trains enquire of station staff where on the platform to
stand so you will be able to get your cycle straight on.
Connections: Non-folding cycles are
not carried on replacement bus services.
Your journey: If you are not staying
by your bicycle during the journey, label it with your contact details.
Onward Travel: If you will be changing
trains outside the Metro area, check with the operating company to
see what conditions of cycle carriage will apply. The leaflet ' Cycling
by Train' describes those conditions for all train companies operating
on the National Rail network and is available from station enquiry
offices.
There is a page on the website www.atob.org.uk
about taking bikes on trains.