§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures he is taking to encourage cyclists to take their bicycles with them when travelling part of their journey by train. [3460]
§ Mr. WattsThe Department assisted with the production of the Cyclists' Public Affairs Group's document, "Bike and Trains—Opportunities for the New Operators", which explains how train operators can make their services more attractive to cyclists. The document includes advice on the carriage of bicycles on trains and the provision of bicycle facilities at stations.
The franchising director will require franchisees, through the franchise agreement, to carry bicycles where practicable and to ensure that any charges made are reasonable.