February 2026. LNER have announced the design of their new "Serenza trains, to be brought into service on the East Coast Main LIne. These offer much better cycle storage than the Azuma units. The Forum was consulted on the design.
April 25th 2019. Travelling from an unmanned station? The Northern ticket machines can issue a "Promise to Pay" ticket which is primarily aimed at passengers who don't have a credit/debit card, as the machines are card-only. If you are unsure whether you would be able to board with your bike, get one of those and then once safely on board you can pay the conductor either with cash or by card.
Changes to TransPennine Express Cycle Policy — Apr 25, 2018 9:45:28 AM
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