When comparing cycle space on different specs of single-decker (local, regional and intercity) trains, British ones seems to be having less than European ones.
For example, for a Intercity / Eurocity trains by DB, or a local NS train, there would be at least 6 of them, compare to Crosscoutry (3), EMR (2) and Avanti (4).
I know that there's a argument of European charging bike reservation, but it costs usaully 5-8 EUR, which is less than 1/4 of an adult fare, and can barely cover the cost.
I wonder why British ones are falling behind, which makes group cycle trips (especially long-distance ones) difficult and pushing them to cars, which causes more environmental problems.
Of course, not to mention there was a Guardian's article discussing the poor design (too narrow and not fitting) of the "new" bike storages on Class 800 and Class 222
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For example, for a Intercity / Eurocity trains by DB, or a local NS train, there would be at least 6 of them, compare to Crosscoutry (3), EMR (2) and Avanti (4).
I know that there's a argument of European charging bike reservation, but it costs usaully 5-8 EUR, which is less than 1/4 of an adult fare, and can barely cover the cost.
I wonder why British ones are falling behind, which makes group cycle trips (especially long-distance ones) difficult and pushing them to cars, which causes more environmental problems.
Of course, not to mention there was a Guardian's article discussing the poor design (too narrow and not fitting) of the "new" bike storages on Class 800 and Class 222

Do rail companies need to change their bike policies?
While vertical storage is an effective use of space, it deters cyclists from using trains
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