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Bikes on trains in the UK

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    There is another way to get a bike on a train without a reservation, don't ask me how I know this:

    1. Wait until 5 min before train leaves
    2. Stroll confidently through ticket barriers with bike
    3. Enter guard van with bike, put it in
    4. When guard says "where's your reservation" stall for time, faff with tickets
    5. Faff so much they let you stay on the train because otherwise it'll be late
    6. Skulk into the quiet carriage and enjoy your free bike space
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    I did this once. At Warwick parkway... the guard was adamant. No bike. When he took a step away from his open door to signal to the driver 'clear to go' I threw my bike on and jumped aboard. He was fucking furious. He closed his door... Had no choice...and there was nowt that could be done. Only then did I realise I was in the buffet car! Fricking chaos to Marylebone non stop. Everyone climbing round my bike and me and my gear to get a bacon roll. I made some new friends. The guard wasn't one of them.

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