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Do CIE allow you to bring a bike on a train when it's off peak times?

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  • 17-06-2009 1:54pm
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    Jay D
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    I am just wondering cause basically I am getting a train and doing it already and was wondering if the inspectors got on would they have a problem with a non fold up bike even if it was an empty train?


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    CantGetNoSleep
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    Probably not unless there is a compartment for bikes, they are pr1cks


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    phasers
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    I'd say it depends on whether the inspector was in a good mood or not


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    dr.bollocko
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    Moved from AH.


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    Jay D
    Registered Users Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭Jay D


    considering how useless this move was, thank you, for anyone else interested the answer is yes they will allow you to.


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    kingshankly
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    yes


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    JuliusCaesar
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    Jay D wrote: »
    considering how useless this move was, thank you, for anyone else interested the answer is yes they will allow you to.

    Only on main line trains where there is a guards van.

    NOT on Dart, unless the bike is folded AND in a bag.

    Set up a petition that vans be attached to the end of all Darts.


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    Run_to_da_hills
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    You wouldn't swing a cat in the freight section of a 20.000, I believe 4 is the very maximum IR will accept on long distance routes and they must be booked in advance.

    It'is also a pity they also had to sacrafice the FastTrack service when they rolled out these trains. In Holland they designate a whole carrage just for push bikes on some interurban trains.

    Should be fun when the Government expects 200,000 cyclists to be on the road in a few years time.


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    penexpers
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    Jay D wrote: »
    considering how useless this move was, thank you, for anyone else interested the answer is yes they will allow you to.

    They will allow you to, but only on trains marked Intercity on the timetable or some commuter routes that are operated by a 22k.

    There's a rough guide to what services will take bikes here

    http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/bicycle_information.asp

    This isn't entirely accurate so it's best to ring ahead.


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    Victor
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    Most/all 22000s can carry 3 - 2 racks and one cupboard.

    Cork-Dublin and Dublin-Belfast are listed as 6, but can probably carry more.

    A limited number of diesel railcars can carry some on hooks in an area with fold-up seats.

    Only folded bikes are allowed on other trains, but you can often get away with it when its quiet.


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