trikes and trains

[lee morris]

Hi i saw a post on this a while ago,

do i need to phone ahead for this??

is it awckward, my balance is limited and would prob need help loading it

 

[DrSquirrel]

http://www.atob.org.uk/Bike_Rail.html


Example

Arriva Trains Wales (Formerly Wales & Borders) Routes: Cardiff to West Wales, Manchester & Holyhead, plus local services throughout Wales
Folding bikes:

No restrictions Tandems and tricycles:

Not permitted

Long-distance services carry two bicycles, and reservations are free, and strongly recommended. On local services, bicycles are carried free without booking, but conveyed 'subject to space being available'. The Valley lines out of Cardiff (and soon Newport too) are extremely useful for getting through the hilly and congested areas if heading for the wide open spaces. Bikes are generally welcomed, but restrictions apply Monday to Saturday at peak times, so do check before travelling

Tel: 0845 6061 660 Reservations: 0870 9000 773
email: customer.relations@arrivatrainswales.co.uk

 

[lee morris]

cheers ,

 

[ufkacbln]

Depends how comfortable you are with your "disability"

Trikes may be banned, but if you are "disabled" and this is your means of transport and independence then there may be a way around that.

 

[swscotland bentrider]

I think it was on this forum that I read a post (I think) from Aunty Helen regarding taking her trike on a train. They made special allowances for people with a disability and responded very positively. The rules quoted did not apply.

Cheers

John