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= By Train = | = By Train = | ||
== Elevators == | == Elevators == | ||
− | You might want to check if access to the platform by elevator is possible | + | '''You might want to check if access to the platform by elevator is possible''' |
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− | [[File:20180520_134122.JPG| | + | [[File:20180520_104209.JPG|800px]] '''Aachen/Germany''' |
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+ | [[File:20180520_134122.JPG|800px|link=Leuven|Leuven]] '''Leuven/Belgien''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20190709_071538.JPG|800px]] '''Venlo/ Netherland''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20180929_071757.jpg|800px]] '''Linz/Austia''' | ||
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+ | == Ramps == | ||
+ | '''Some stations have access to the platforms via ramps. This is very convenient for bicycles.''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20180605_060214.JPG|800px|Edinburgh Waverley station]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180605_060218.JPG|800px|Edinburgh Waverley station]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180605_060246.JPG|800px|Edinburgh Waverley station]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190710_132902.JPG|800px|London Paddington station]] | ||
== Belgium == | == Belgium == | ||
Belgian trains in theory have bike compartments. | Belgian trains in theory have bike compartments. | ||
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Since some of the trains are very long and the conductors sometimes need to have to open up the compartments you might still end up transporting your bike in a different way. | Since some of the trains are very long and the conductors sometimes need to have to open up the compartments you might still end up transporting your bike in a different way. | ||
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[[File:20180520_133033.jpg|400px]] | [[File:20180520_133033.jpg|400px]] | ||
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[[File:20180520_133041.jpg|400px]] | [[File:20180520_133041.jpg|400px]] | ||
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The EuroDispatch counter is at the far end past the baggage storage counter. | The EuroDispatch counter is at the far end past the baggage storage counter. | ||
[[File:20180521_122620.jpg|400px]] | [[File:20180521_122620.jpg|400px]] | ||
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+ | == Netherlands == | ||
+ | [[File:20190709_081558.jpg|600px]] '''Reservations for bicycles are not necessary on the trains''' | ||
== Great Britain == | == Great Britain == | ||
− | Often Bike reservations are mandatory. The reservation and the transport of bikes is free. You can check the bicycle reservation policy on the [https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ national rail website] or with the national rail app on your smartphone. | + | '''Often Bike reservations are mandatory. The reservation and the transport of bikes is free. You can check the bicycle reservation policy on the [https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ national rail website] or with the national rail app on your smartphone.''' |
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− | [[File:20180521_200446.jpg| | + | '''On some popular routes like the one to Maillaig you might want to make reservation many weeks in advance. In the travelling season bike reservations in scotland are often booked out.''' |
− | [[File:20180526_115847.jpg|400px|regional train from Oban to Crianlarich]] | + | |
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+ | [[File:20180521_133404.jpg|800px|train from London to Glasgow]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180521_200446.jpg|800px|regional train from Glasgow]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180526_115847.jpg|800px|regional train from Oban to Crianlarich]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180526_121337.jpg|400px|regional train from Oban to Crianlarich]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180603_140112.JPG|800px|regional train from St. Andrews to Edinburgh]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20191002_113343.jpg|800px|regional train from London Liverpool Street to Portsmouth]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20191002_113321.jpg|800px|regional train from London Liverpool Street to Portsmouth]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20191002_141303.jpg|800px|regional train from Ryde to Shanklin on the Isle of Wight]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190709_202315.jpg|800px|regional train from Harwich international to Manningtree]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190709_202320.jpg|600px|regional train from Harwich international to Manningtree]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190715_102110.jpg|600px|regional train from Castle Cary to Dorchester]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190715_102130.jpg|800px|regional train from Castle Cary to Dorchester]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190716_104530.jpg|600px|regional train from Bournemouth to Brockenhurst]] [[File:20190716_104533.jpg|600px|regional train from Bournemouth to Brockenhurst]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190719_092100.jpg|400px|from Brighton station to Eastbourne station]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190719_092106.jpg|800px|from Brighton station to Eastbourne station]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190719_101046.jpg|600px]] [[File:20190719_101101.jpg|800px]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190719_164157.jpg|800px|from Folkstone Central station to London Stratford International]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20190719_194732.JPG|800px]] '''From Stratford station to Stratford station, wenn more and more people get out.''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20190719_194739.JPG|800px]] '''From Stratford station to Stratford station, wenn more and more people get out.''' | ||
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+ | == Switzerland == | ||
+ | [[File:20190405 170453.jpg|400px]] | ||
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+ | == Austria == | ||
+ | '''Nightjet 40421 train from Dusseldorf to Linz''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20180928_195526.jpg|800px|from Dusseldorf to Linz]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180928_195534.jpg|800px|from Dusseldorf to Linz]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180928_200213.jpg|800px|from Dusseldorf to Linz]] | ||
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+ | == Czech Republic == | ||
+ | [[File:20180930_155459.JPG|800px|from Horní Planá station to Stožec]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180930_155510.JPG|800px|from Horní Planá station to Stožec]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20180930_155516.JPG|800px|from Horní Planá station to Stožec]] | ||
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+ | == Italy == | ||
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+ | '''The following storage space for bikes:''' | ||
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+ | '''Warning, if the bikes are not tied tight, the bikes can tip over. Then a wheel may be broken and spokes broken.''' '''That's how it happened with one of our bikes.''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20190416_122053.jpg|400px]] [[File:20190416_122100.jpg|400px]] | ||
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+ | '''The train EC 86 from Verona Porta Nuova to Rosenheim. Has only one space for a bike at every side of the waggon.''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20190416_151731.jpg|400px]] | ||
== German Regional Trains == | == German Regional Trains == | ||
Some german regional trains have bike compartments with plenty of space for bikes. No reservation is required. On some routes that are favored by bicyclist the spaces might be used up in summer especially on weekends. | Some german regional trains have bike compartments with plenty of space for bikes. No reservation is required. On some routes that are favored by bicyclist the spaces might be used up in summer especially on weekends. | ||
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[[File:20180520_120816.jpg|400px]] | [[File:20180520_120816.jpg|400px]] | ||
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+ | === IC 1919 === | ||
+ | '''from Cologne main station to Stuttgart main station''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20190914_124454.JPG|800px]] | ||
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+ | === new IC === | ||
+ | [[File:20190914_140347.JPG|800px]] | ||
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= By Ferry = | = By Ferry = | ||
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* http://www.jurapassengerferry.com/ | * http://www.jurapassengerferry.com/ | ||
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+ | == Cornwell == | ||
+ | [[File:20190712_153415.jpg|400px]] '''Ferry from Truro to Falmouth''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20190713_115048.jpg|400px]] '''From Falmouth a small ferry to St. Mawes.''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20190715_165646.jpg|800px]] '''From South Haven Point to North Haven Point''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20190715_165659.jpg|800px]] '''Actually just a ferry for people''' | ||
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+ | == Elba == | ||
+ | * https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/130605/which-ferries-to-elba-island-transport-bicycles | ||
+ | https://www.traghetti-elbareservation.it/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/06/costo-traghetti-isola-elba.jpg | ||
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+ | == Hoek van Holland / Harwich == | ||
+ | '''Hoek van Holland <-> Harwich''' | ||
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+ | [[File:20191001_210719.jpg|400px]] | ||
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+ | [[File:20191001_210728.jpg|800px]] | ||
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= Links = | = Links = | ||
* http://www.europebicycletouring.com/Commentary-advice/transporting_bicycle.htm | * http://www.europebicycletouring.com/Commentary-advice/transporting_bicycle.htm | ||
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