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Publications and NoticesCyclists back on track to Belair aboard bike-friendly train carriages
Saturday, 5 November 2022
Mountain bikers and other cyclists will have easier access to popular off-road trails in the Mitcham Hills with the introduction of bike-friendly rail carriages on the Belair line.
Five rail carriages are being specially renovated to allow more space for bicycles. The first went into service on the line today, with further carriages to become operational from next weekend.
The refitted carriages can accommodate up to 40 bicycles, while still retaining 70 seats, only two fewer than the standard 72-seat configuration.
The bike-friendly service will be available during weekends, public holidays and off-peak services.
The same carriages will operate during peak times on weekdays, however cyclists using the carriage at these times (before 9am and between 3-6pm) must have a ticket both for themselves and a separate, additional peak concession MetroCard or MetroTicket for their bicycle ($2 per trip if using a concession MetroCard, or $3 per trip if using a single trip concession MetroTicket). Learn more about bikes on trains.
Travellers are encouraged to always consider the safety and comfort of other passengers, and cyclists are required to remain with their bikes onboard the bike carriage.