The response so far to requests for more bikes on trains has been to say Yes, we are looking into making some changes on access, and removing the requirement to box bikes, but not to increase the number of bikes on Regional Trains. There are mock-ups of the new trains at Bathurst and Dubbo, but requests to see the proposed layouts have been denied. They claim certain groups have been consulted but they won't say which groups. We don't know of any such groups, certainly not Bicycle NSW or local bike groups.

All dealings with the new trains are through a private company, and it is hard to get anything but stock responses.

However, the Ministers responsible are aware of the issues and we think pressure from touring cyclists and tourism operators and country communities can make a difference.