I wonder if the tpe trains are bike friendly
CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Debate!
Rail latest
(663 posts)-
Posted 2 years ago #
-
Posted 2 years ago #
-
Fun fact. The business case for Reston station predicts it will be used by 23 commuters daily. Any possible combination of services and calling patterns had a negative cost benefit ratio - with costs outweighing benefits by over £1m a year.
Posted 2 years ago # -
@Morningsider - I don't see the economic value of passenger frustration levels included in that business case, though.
Posted 2 years ago # -
There are probably only about 23 people in Reston. It's pretty small. But maybe the house builders will seize the day and everything.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Posted 2 years ago #
-
And/or
“
ScotRail adds late trains to emergency timetable
“
Posted 2 years ago # -
I was on 4 trains over w/e. One I planned to use was cancelled
Generally seemed to be more bikes. 4 here and at least 2 on end other of this train.
Posted 2 years ago # -
@chdot - That looks like a 170 but not a 170 from the seats & Calyx units but ???
Posted 2 years ago # -
170403
No idea if there are batches that can be logically (sequences) identified as having 1 or 2 carriages with bike spaces(?)
Was on a 158 recently with no bike symbol on outside of doors.
Just basics…
Posted 2 years ago # -
I'm cycling the Hebrides end of next month and whilst it would have been nice to relax on the train have decided to drive instead. Should be home several hours earlier anyway even if all trains were on time.
Posted 2 years ago # -
And you thought ScotRail was bad…
Posted 2 years ago # -
@wishicouldgofaster 08.30/09.00 Citylink 976 Glasgow-Oban connects with S Uist sailings at Oban
Regularly used when train is full
961 gets you back Ullapool-Inverness
Posted 2 years ago # -
Hi Tulyar - I'm going to and from Barra as I'm cycling both ways. Plan was originally train on Sun 26 June Edin to Oban.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Since July 2020, monthly meetings have taken place between ScotRail, Transport Scotland and myself. I now have a direct relationship with the Cycle Project Manager and together we regularly review and discuss progress on ScotRail’s Cycle Projects and general service programme.
ScotRail concedes that the importance and benefits of active travel have increased in recognition over the last two years, as a result of wider social and environmental issues, events, and policy influences such as COP26, NTS2 and the impact of COVID19. As a result, a specific policy requirement of ScotRail will be the delivery of a Cycling & Active Travel Strategy which will (a) set out how rail services will increase the use of walking, wheeling, and cycling as part of a passenger’s journey (b) explore opportunities to enhance the offering in respect of cycling and other active travel modes. It is anticipated that the new Active Travel Commissioner and Cycle Forum will play a major role in influencing, directing, shaping and communicating the objectives and targets of this strategy
As a key consultee, I have provided both user and expert knowledge into the initial feasibility studies on increased cycle spaces on ScotRail’s Intercity fleet (excluding Glasgow-Edinburgh). Funding has been secured and detailed final options and procurement completed. Improvements on the central belt to highland line are due to be completed by Spring 2022, with 6 six cycle spaces being made available in saloon cars.
…
Working in partnership with Sustrans, Scotrail has created a welcome landing page on it’s website to guide customers through all aspects of travelling with their bikes on trains.
ScotRail has developed a more strategic approach to cycling and wider active travel ambitions based on the three strands of “On-Train, At Station and First/Final Mile”. ScotRail has undertaken a full risk assessment on all ten classes of unit for stowage of cycles, scooters, and tandems to fully understand restrictions and any areas where cycle storage could be increased.
…
An External Cycle Space Livery project will see the installation of new external ‘Cycle Space’ livery throughout the entire ScotRail fleet. This will assist customers and staff to identify the location of cycle storage and reduce delays caused by customers boarding with bikes. Initial design option/feasibility has started. This has included the provision of cycle hire facilities such as the recent Hi-Bike initiative for E-Bike sharing - initial statistics on usage are very encouraging.
In February 2021, the Caledonia Sleeper service banned E-bikes from travelling on their service. With help from Transport Scotland, local journalists and campaigning groups, we had this decision reversed in less than ten days.
…
Scotrail’s cycle booking procedure is not as advanced as other train operating companies and should continue to be revised to make the process easier.
“
http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19098&page=4#post-361148
Posted 2 years ago # -
Electricity will soon be coming to Fife, though only on certain parts of the rail network - none of the difficult bits (Forth Bridge, tunnels), and new battery-lugging EMUs will be procured to cover the gaps. Same goes for Borders and East Kilbride lines.
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/piling-work-to-get-underway-to-electrify-lines-to-fife
Haymarket to Dalmeny construction lasting until the end of 2024. Next phases Kirkcaldy to Thornton, Lochgelly to Thornton, then onto Ladybank. Plus I think the Levenmouth railway is being electrified from the start.
Posted 2 years ago # -
@chdot: Scotrail’s cycle booking procedure
is not as advanced as other train operating companiesUnderstatement of the year/decade?
Posted 2 years ago # -
@ejstubbs - perhaps 10% of Scotrail's services have reserveable cycle spaces - unlike say LNER who are 100% reserveable spaces
Unlikely to change until a push-port feed delivers real time detail to CIS feeds on train running & status that can be read on Scotrail App
Posted 2 years ago # -
“
Kevin Lindsay, the union’s Scottish organiser, has said that he believes a deal is “close” and that the ball is in ScotRail’s court.
“
Posted 2 years ago # -
“
Hundreds of daily ScotRail services could remain cancelled for more than a month despite negotiators for train drivers’ union Aslef recommending acceptance of an improved 5 per cent pay offer in a major breakthrough.
“
Posted 2 years ago # -
“
07:30 Update on Wallyford. Good progress on repairs overnight, but unfortunately the East Coast Mainline between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed hasn't reopened though it's imminent. Repairs ongoing to the signalling system, following the HGV destroying a lineside cabinet
“
https://twitter.com/NetworkRailSCOT/status/1540226596182818817
Posted 2 years ago #
Reply »
You must log in to post.
posts
