EU countries have committed to equipping trains with bicycle transport facilities, and some have already implemented this

Friday, Jul 25, 2025

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Lithuanian and European rail systems are adapting to EU rules requiring bicycle storage on trains, with varying levels of implementation.

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European Parliament regulations require new or renovated trains to have at least four designated spaces for bicycles. While many existing Lithuanian trains already accommodate bicycles, new trains from Poland will meet EU standards, allowing up to 30 bicycles depending on the train and season, with at least four spaces available year-round. Currently, bicycle transport on Lithuanian trains is available in second and third-class carriages for a fee of 45% of the ticket price. The Lithuanian Minister of Transport stated that new trains will be faster, more comfortable, and accessible, aiming to reduce road traffic. France is also adapting its rail system, with nearly half of its faster, lower-cost trains equipped to carry 2-4 bicycles in 2024, leading to increased bicycle ticket sales. Furthermore, France plans to increase the number of regional fast trains and encourage rail use. Czechia has proactively adapted its services, allowing bicycles to be transported on almost all state trains, either as cargo in old mail wagons or as luggage alongside strollers or mobility aids, with reservation requirements varying by train type.

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