Crap respsonse from Connex about bikes on trains.

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Have a gander at the Metlink info here:

Bikes back on peak hour trains and further improvements announced
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/...ments_announced


Date Published: Friday, 15 February 2008
Train passengers can now travel with bikes on peak hour services. From Friday 15 February the following applies:

Metropolitan trains
Bikes can be carried on all metropolitan train services. Passengers are requested to use the area inside the last door of the last carriage and to consider the comfort and safety of other passengers.

Passengers with bikes are strongly advised not to travel in the area behind the driver’s cabin in the first carriage of the train as this area is reserved for passengers in wheelchairs.

Folding bikes are permitted in any part of the train if they are folded up, inside a bag or case. They should not be placed on a seat.

V/Line trains
Bikes can be carried on V/Line trains subject to the availability of space.

Locomotive-hauled services provide the best storage for bikes as space is limited on Sprinter and Vlocity trains.

Folding bikes are permitted in any part of the train if they are folded up, inside a bag or case. They should not be placed on a seat.

Other improvements
Other changes will be made to improve public transport access for passengers with bikes. These include:

• Signage and markings to outline bike parking and storage facilities, bike paths near railway stations and where passengers with bikes should travel on public transport.
• A campaign to promote bike storage facilities and information on how to travel safely and courteously with a bike on public transport.
• Standards for carrying folding bikes on all modes of public transport. The Department of Infrastructure will work with public transport operators and bicycle groups to develop standards for carrying folding bikes on all modes, including metropolitan trams and metropolitan and regional buses. It is expected that with a successful consultation, folding bikes could be taken on buses and trams from 1 April 2008.