More details of the case
The current official limit of 2 bikes per train does not meet the Cycling UK Policy Handbook ‘First Level’ capacity of 4 bikes per 100 seats with an extra space for every 30 seats above 100. (this recommendation dates back to 2004!). https://www.cyclinguk.org/briefing/taking-cycles-trains The current class 222 5 carriage Meridian trains have 242 seats (including