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Railways: Bicycles

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71584

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with (a) the Rail Safety and Standards Board and (b) industry stakeholders to (i) develop and (ii) legislate for a minimum requirement for bicycle storage spaces per train unit on (A) new and (B) refurbished rolling stock.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department for Transport has not had discussions with the Rail Safety and Standards Board or industry stakeholders regarding legislating for a minimum requirement for bicycle storage spaces per train unit but is considering policy options to improve integration between cycling and rail for passengers.

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