Thread by @eurovelo3

Regarding bikes on train:
- very practical signs on the platform
- but VERY high stairs to board the IC train !
@omDSB

The journey started with a nice 🚴‍♀️ itinerary, recommended by @regnauld , between Amager strand and København H station.

Secured bike lanes, crossing a park then the river by "the snake" cycling path: great cycling infrastructure @GreaterCph 👍👏

Then, the train part of the day began.

@omDSB had made it impossible to remotely book bike seats in advance for the direct CPH-Hamburg train (5 hours). 😡

#monvélodansletrain

So, being able to go in person to the CPH central ticket office only the day before departure, there were no more bike slots in the direct train.

The only leftover bike slots were on national trains: 3 in total, with very short connection times #risky

The fears regarding short connection appeared right:
- the first DSB train got 10 mins late, but the 2nd train was also late, so it was ok.

- Once in Flensburg 🇩🇪, the RE train waited a bit, but not long enough for bikes, which go out last. ➡️ I had to wait for the next one!

Regarding bikes on the IC trains:
- very practical signs on the platform
- reserved bike slots
- but VERY high stairs to board the train !

@omDSB how do you plan to improve bike access in your IC trains?

#monvélodansletrain

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