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The Lothian Cycle Campaign

Taking the bike on the train has never been easier. ScotRail now welcome cyclists on all our services and taking the bike is free.

Whether it be for a day out or a longer break away, take the bike with you and make the most of ScotRail's extra new facilities for cyclists.

Avoid the traffic

Many stations are conveniently located near some great cycle routes, helping you to avoid the traffic and reach the best cycling in Scotland as easily as possible.

Where reservations are required

Below we outline where reservations are required, so please check before you travel.

Daytime routes requiring reservation

On the following services an advance reservation is compulsory.

158 Express trains carry 2 bikes per 2 coaches.

Glasgow/Edinburgh - Aberdeen
Glasgow/Edinburgh - Inverness
Aberdeen - Inverness

ScotRail Express 158 services   Photos Dave Holladay, Chris Hill

Glasgow - Oban/Fort William/Mallaig
Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh/Wick/Thurso
Newcastle/Glasgow - Stranraer

On the following services a reservation is not necessary. However, space is limited.

         Edinburgh - Glasgow via Falkirk
         Edinburgh - Glasgow via Shotts
         Edinburgh/Glasgow - Falkirk Grahamston/Dunblane/Perth
         Edinburgh - Bathgate
         Edinburgh - North Berwick
         Edinburgh - Dunfermline - Kirkcaldy - Edinburgh
         Glasgow/Ayr - Carlisle/Newcastle via Dumfries

ScotRail Caledonian Sleepers
As from early 2000 the carriage of bikes on this service has been severely restricted. Tandems and tricycles are no longer catered for and there is a maximum of 6 bikes allowed (compared to the previous 20).Space must be reserved in advance.

Reservations
Reservations are available 8 weeks in advance of travel (12 weeks for Sleepers) and up to 2 hours in advance of train departure. Reservations for early morning services should be made the previous evening. Cycle reservations can be made at principal staffed stations or through ScotRail Telesales when buying your travel ticket on 0345 550033

Strathclyde services
You can take your bike on any Strathclyde Passenger Transport rail service without reservation subject to space being available.
 
         Glasgow - Paisley Canal
         Glasgow - Gourock/Wemyss Bay
         Glasgow - Whifflet
         Glasgow/Paisley - Ardrossan/Largs/Ayr
         Glasgow - East Kilbride/Barrhead/Kilmarnock
         Glasgow - Neilston/Newton
         Glasgow - Cumbernauld
         Glasgow - Motherwell/Coatbridge Central/Lanark
         Glasgow - Maryhill
         Helensburgh/Balloch/Dalmuir/Milngavie - Springburn/Airdrie - Drumgelloch.

Other vehicles
Tandems, tricycles, cycle trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, motorised cycles and scooters are not carried on any of our services except where specified (see Sleepers above).

Engineering Work
Cycles cannot be carried on bus services replacing trains during periods of engineering work.

Freedom of Scotland Travelpass

Why not explore the whole of Scotland by rail. sea and cycle. Purchase a Freedom of Scotland Travelpass for a range of days (£69, £99, or £129 dependent on length of pass required) and go anywhere by train and Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services covering the whole of Scotland's west coast. For further information see separate leaflet or call National Rail Enquiries.

For More Information

• For information on all ScotRail services and fares phone National Rail Enquiries on 0345 48 49 50 (calls to this number may be recorded) www.scotrail.co.uk
• Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries Tel 01475 650100 www.calmac.co.uk
• On cycling in Scotland and special events, contact the Scottish Cyclists' Union (SCU) Tel 0131 652 0187 www.btinternet.com/~scottishcycling
• On cycle hire and recommended routes contact Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC) Tel 01483 417217 www.ctc.org.uk
• Up to date information on the expanding network of cycle tracks in Scotland contact Sustrans Tel 0131 623 7600 www.sustrans.org.uk
• For other ideas on days out with the bikes, information on cycle holiday companies or local cycle hire shops contact the relevant local Tourist Information office.

• Cycles completely folded down and enclosed in a container or case throughout the journey are carried on all services and do not need a reservation.
• Unaccompanied cycles can be sent by Red Star parcels service.Phone 0345 400500 for further details.
• Remove anything not permanently fixed to the cycle, particularly valuables.
• Do not lock your cycle to any part of the train other than designated points.
• Do not lean your cycle against doors or other passengers' luggage, or obstruct vestibules.
• Never ride your bike on the station platform.
• Do read instructions on how to use the new on-train cycle racks.