Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to (a) promote cyclists traveling by train, (b) encourage train operators to provide more capacity for cyclists and (c) improve communication from train operators about travelling with cycles on their services.

The Government is committed to improving integration between rail and other modes of transport to improve journeys for passengers.

The long-term cycling and walking plan of July 2020 set out 33 actions to increase cycling and walking, including improving cycle rail integration and improving bike access on trains. Between 2012 and 2022, the Government provided over £40m to create new secure bike spaces at train stations, and additional supporting features such as CCTV, lighting, ramps and cycle repair stations. In 2021-22 this included £2 million funding for cycling facilities at train stations and £1m for cycling routes to stations.

The Department will continue to work with the Train Operating Companies to ensure that customers have the information they require for their journeys.