Why would I have noticed when the signage is practically non-existent? As I said, the implication is that the area is purely for wheelchairs, considering that it's a big open space next to the disabled toilet, and that the only markings on the exterior are to indicate a disabled space.
I'll upload the pictures when I can but the signage is not non existent. There is no implication it's purely for wheelchairs.
As I keep saying to you, it's not the interior signage that's the problem, it's the non-existant exterior signage. What use is interior signage if you're already on the train??
Maybe because they don't know where the bike space is...or that it exists at all; or because the bike space is not available to use.
That's the point of interior signage. You would then know that bike spaces are available and their locations. It may not help at that moment but it would help in the future and regular travellers would also be much more aware of the availability of bike spaces. Surely you can see that interior signage would help. I don't know the location of toilets but when I need to pee I would look for signage to direct me.
Not sure what you mean? Surely it's better to put a bike where there has been space designed for it?
Not always. As I've learned from this forum. The space allocated isn't always functional and may not be suitable for your type of bike. They are also not conveniently located for platform access. It's the same with the disabled access. We have to ignore it for certain locations as you can't use the ramp to get off and a couple of locations exit at a wall. So in terms of your issue it my be that others are deciding not to use the bike space because they do not find it useful. I've heard various comments over the years from those who choose not to use it.
Kent is a big county. Unless it was pretty local it wouldn't be that much better than London tbh. Anyway, I'm not that big on talking to people face to face.
Ashford, Gillingham, Tonbridge, Orpington, Bromley South, Sevenoaks. All have had meet the manager sessions.
This is a simple issue and relatively easy to fix. Complaining on a forum is not helpful to your cause. The best way would be to speak to those who can initiate change directly. At a time where Southeastern are trying to engage with their passengers I would say you are in a good position to influence change.
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@ComUtoR: it is useful to have the bike sign on the outside (other TOCs do this) because you can't wheel a bike easily through the train and it's easier to board next to the space in the first place.
Yeah I totally understand. What I'd like to know is how effective it is on other TOCs. I've noticed people tend to ignore signage and still do what they wish. I'd also be concerned if it caused boarding issues where bikers will congregate and potentially cause blockages, which have been brought up on this forum before.
I would like to know if a train going into a platform at 30mph is slow enough for someone to notice the sign then move their bike once it's stopped. As I say I don't take my bike on a train enough to know how effective a sign is.
It's easily remedied so for me it's not an issue but if I was to suggest it internally then I'd like to have enough ammo to support it.