Folding bikes on trains - fare?

beauf

Is there a fare for bringing a folding bike on a commuter train. I assume the fare is for full size bikes only. But the website doesn't make that clear. Can't find an email where I could ask and get written reply on it either.

http://www.irishrail.ie/travel-information/bicycle-information#bicyclesonintercitytrains

Rua_ri

There is no charge for bringing a fold up bike on the train. You fold it and store it like any other luggage.

beauf

That what I assume. But I can't see that actually stated anywhere.

carthoris

End of the first paragraph: "Bicycles that are folded and covered can be carried on all Commuter and Dart services with no time restrictions."

There are no fares for commuter trains, the only restriction is time unless it is a folder.

Rua_ri

http://www.irishrail.ie/travel-information/bicycle-information

See the part about folded bikes on darts and commuters.....same applies for intercity.

The Gride

beauf wrote: »

Is there a fare for bringing a folding bike on a commuter train. I assume the fare is for full size bikes only. But the website doesn't make that clear. Can't find an email where I could ask and get written reply on it either.

http://www.irishrail.ie/travel-information/bicycle-information#bicyclesonintercitytrains

Never been charged or had any problems with rail staff with mine anyways.

beauf

We're inferring there's no cost. But it doesn't actually mention it anywhere.

carthoris

It would seem a reasonable inference seeing as they point out that there is a fee on intercity services it would suggest that if they do not point out there is a charge on commuter trains then it must be free.

Also the Rail Users Group has some more information as below which says this:
http://www.railusers.ie/passenger_info/bikes.php

beauf

Thanks for the link.

I don't disagree. But they really should make it clearer. I've been seeing a good few people with bikes incl full bikes. It would be handy for me. We have a folder buts its not easy to fold.