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Recent EU Policy dvelopments on Bike and Train
"Recent EU policy developments on Bike and Train and its importance for EuroVelo 6 route" - title of presentation given by ECF Secretary General, Dr Bernhard Ensink, during ECF Parliamentary Evening on 27 November 2007 in the European Parliament in Brussels. |
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Pre-Annual General Meeting Workshop "Bicycle and Public Transport". Berne, Switzerland, 17th of May 2007
The Annual General Meeting 2007 and the pre-meeting workshop "bicycle and public transport" took place in Bern, Switzerland, from may 17 to 19 2007.
Please find the documents by the URL link. |
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Bicycle Carriage on Long Distance Trains in the European Union
The present study has been commissioned and financed by the European Cyclists’ Federation, an umbrella organization representing 48 national member associations from 36 countries. The main goal of the European Cyclists' Federation is the promotion of the bicycle at European as well as international level and create a favourable climate in transport, environmental and tourism policies.
The use of the bicycle is increasingly popular in Europe and bicycle tourism is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in European economy.
Bicycle carriage on trains is a relevant issue for the further development of the bicycle usage in Europe, allowing an optimal intermodal combination of friendly modes of transport and the creation of efficient mobility chains.
If bicycle carriage is already widespread on local and regional rail services, the recent evolution of long distance rail transport has not considered the needs of customers with bicycles and has caused a relevant decrease of the offer and of the bicycle carried on long distance trains in the EU in the last 10 years. Currently, less than 10% of EU long distance trains allow bicycle carriage. |
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Russia |
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Bicycle Carriage on Trains in Russia
According to the regulations every passenger may carry up to 36 kg (50 kg for the 1st class). Bicycles should be demounted (at least wheels, pedals, handlebar) and covered. The main problem is to find place to keep especially if there are more than one bicycle. In the 3rd class it is easier because there are special luggage berths there. |
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Belgium |
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Answer of EU Commissioner Jacques Barrot on the Bicycle Transport on Thalys High Speed Trains
Answer of EU Commissioner Jacques Barrot to ECF full member Gracq, Belgium on the Bicycle Transport on Thalys High Speed Trains. |
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CER Press Release: Progress on the Third Railway Package, but some of the railways’ concerns remain
19 December 2006
Extracts:
Colin Hall, CER Deputy Executive Director, said "Railway companies already convey both bicycles and other passenger equipment on a wide range of train services, either in separate accommodation or in common space open to all passengers. However there are practical limits to this, either in train design or in the priority to fare paying customers themselves at peak periods. Parliamentarians must know that the amendment mandating such separate compartments in all trains is simply not feasible. An alternative practical solution has to be found.”
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Netherlands |
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Bicycle parking at the Dutch train stations
In the Netherlands the bicycle is not only a much used means of transport, but also a major link in the public transport chain. The Dutch railway companies have particularly large numbers of cyclists amongst their passengers. Approx. 30 percent of train passengers reach the station by bike. Approx. 10 percent leave stations by bike. And every year, these percentages increase. |
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Bikes on trains international
In English and in German.
More information about taking bikes on foreign trains The European Cyclists’ Federation ECF has for years pressed the European railways to provide better information about access regulations and rates for taking bikes on trains. This has now led to success. The result is the cycling part of a new web site which offers, in a harmonized format, a variety of information about taking bicycles by 18 train companies. The address is www.railpassenger.info . Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) has thoroughly revised its Internet presence in April and also extended the notes for cyclists. The link Bahn & Fahrrad takes one to Train & Bike international. The link to www.railpassenger.info is to be found here in a general text. Also, on the right hand side there are details on individual foreign states. Thus one learns e.g. which trains from Germany allow accompanying bikes. These details and via railpassenger are partly the same and in part complementary.
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Mehr Information über Fahrradmitnahme bei ausländischen Bahnen. Jahrelang hat der Europäische Radfahrer- Verband ECF darauf gedrängt, dass die europäischen Eisenbahnen besser über Zugangsbestimmungen und Tarife für die Fahrradmitnahme informieren. Dies hat nun zum Erfolg geführt. Ergebnis ist der Radfahrteil einer neuen Website, der in einem harmonisierten Format eine Vielzahl von Informationen über die Mitnahme von Fahrrädern bei 18 Bahnunternehmen bietet. Die Adresse lautet www.railpassenger.info. Die Deutsche Bahn hat im April ihren Internetauftritt gründlich überarbeitet und dabei auch die Hinweise für Radler erweitert. Über Bahn & Fahrrad gelangt man zu Bahn & Bike international. Hier ist unter einem allgemeinen Text auch der Link zu www.railpassenger.info. Außerdem sind auf der rechten Seite Angaben zu einzelnen ausländischen Staaten zu erreichen. So erfährt man z.B. welche Züge von Deutschland aus Räder mitnehmen. Diese Angaben und die via railpassenger sind teils die gleichen, teils ergänzen sie sich. |
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Bicycles on high speed and international trains requested
European Parliament: non-legislative resolution transport and tourism. More information: www.europarl.eu.int |
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Towards passenger intermodality in the EU
European Commission website text on Intermodal Passenger Transport. |
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France |
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Vélo + Train, mode d'emploi
Toutes les infos pratiques et à jour pour voyager en train + velo en France.
All practical informations for travelling with train + bike in France. |
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Belgium |
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Improving rail competitiveness, serving the market and the environment
Press Release CER, www.cer.be |
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ECF |
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UIC/CER/DB conference on railways and the environment
Letter to the conference participants |
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United Kingdom |
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Proposal Bicycle Transport on
Letter to ECF |
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United Kingdom |
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CISALPINO believes in Bikes & Trains
Improvement in bike and trains organization between Switzerland and Italy |
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Germany |
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Fahrradmitnahme im Hochgeschwindigkeitsverkehr: Der ICE in Deutschland
ECF - ADFC Position. Stand: 08.07.2004 |
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Germany |
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ECF to UIC Sub Commission Price
(Meeting in Paris 18.02.2004) |
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United Kingdom |
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To promote the services for passengers with bicycle within the European Union
Letter to Ms. Loyola De Palacio - European Commissioner for Transport and Energy, Extracts |
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Spain |
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Promocionar los servicios para pasajeros con bicicleta en la Unión Europea
Carta a la Sra. Loyola de Palacio – Comisaria Europea de Transportes y Energía, extracto. 02.02.2004 |
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United Kingdom |
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ECF position after the CER meeting on 09 December 2003 in Brussels
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ECF |
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Bike and Trains - Introduction
Better condition for bicycle transport on trains is a high priority for the European Cyclists´ Federation. ... |
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1997 - ECF UITP report on cycling in Europe
The brief for this study was to gather information on cycle use in terms of mileage done by bicycle for the years 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1994 and 1995 in the 15 member states. ... |
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1999 - ECF-UCI bicycle transport on international trains
Rail service for the carriage of bicycles as accompanied luggage has been decreasing over the years. As the umbrella organisation of bicycle user associations in Europe an beyond, the ECF has taken on the task of consulting the rail companies with a view to improving the provision of bicycle transportation on international connections . ... |
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ECF |
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Apr 2001 - ECF Basel workshop report 1
The ECF organised a meeting of representatives of member organisations in Basel on April 6, 2001. The purpose of this meeting was to find a way to improve the bike/train service on the interstate level in Europe. ... |
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Apr 2001 - ECF Basel workshop report 2
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15 Oct 2001- Bike on International Trains 2
Bicycle on International Trains - Is the Bicycle a Problem or a Solution? ... |
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15 Oct 2001- Commission report
International Rail Passengers´ Rights and Obligations
Consultation Paper of the Directorate-General for Energy and Transport |
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15 Nov 2001- International rail consultation paper
ECF: BIKE TRANSPORT ON INTERNATIONAL TRAINS
Observation to the Consultation Paper of the Directorate-general for Energy and Transport |
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15 Nov 2001- ECF remarks
BICYCLES and INTERNATIONAL RAIL SERVICES
Observations on the consutation paper of DG TREN "Rail Passengers´Rights and Obligations"
Hearing 15 November 2002 |
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13 Dec 2002 - ECF press release Thalys Brussels Cologne
Thalys Brussels Cologne:
Faster Journey Time - Poor Service for Cyclists |
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30 Jan 2003 - ECF to CER on charter
ECF Letter to the Community of European Railways (CER)
Re: Charter on Rail Passengers´ Services - ECF Opinion |
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ECF |
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15 Apr 2003- CER Minutes Meeting Consumer Organisations
Minutes, Community of European Railways (CER)
Third Meeeting Consumer Organisations, 15 April 2003, Brussels |
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ECF |
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15 Apr 2003- CER Bike on International Trains
Bicycles on International Trains
ECF Presentation by Marco Danzi for the Community of European Railways (CER), Brussels, 15 April 2003 |
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ECF |
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15 Apr 2003 - ECF to CER on charter
ECF Letter to the Community of European Railways (CER)
Re: Charter of Rail Passengers´Services - ECF opinion after the meeting on 15 April 2003 |
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ECF |
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03 Jul 2003 -UIC B&T ECF report
UIC - ECF Bilateral Meeting "Carriage of Bicycles on Board Trains", Paris 3 July 2003
ECF Report by Marco Danzi
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ECF |
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03 Jul 2003 -ECF proposal for UIC Bilateral Meeting
UIC-ECF Bilateral Meeting: Bicycle Transport on International Trains
ECF Meeting Preparation Form |
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