https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:43:20 +0000 https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2025/09/21/eu-passenger-rights-feedback.html https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2025/09/21/eu-passenger-rights-feedback.html As mentioned by Jon Worth last month and reminded by Oliver Blanthorn today, the European Commission has put together a call for feedback to improve the current regulation on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (EU 2021/782), to grant more rights when passengers take a journey involving multiple operators. For this specific initiative, the focus is on tickets purchased as a single transaction. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2025/05/28/train-bicycle-guide-france.html https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2025/05/28/train-bicycle-guide-france.html I’m happy to announce that my guide to bring bicycles on trains is now available for France. It took a bit longer than expected since the last update because bicycles on trains in France are a mess. Each train category has its own policies: long distance trains, low-cost trains, regional trains, not to mention that each of the 12 regions in continental France sets its own rules! The situation is so complicated that a collective was formed to promote bicycles on trains in France: “Mon Vélo Dans le Train” – My Bicycle In The Train. Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2024/11/05/train-bicycle-guide-started.html https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2024/11/05/train-bicycle-guide-started.html Over the past years, I have brought my bicycle on many trains across Europe, and friends have started asking me for advice: whether a reservation is needed, how much it costs, etc. So I thought: why not create a website to document my experience? Indeed, although trains and cycling make an excellent combination for sustainable travel, practical information to bring bicycles on board is often hard to find. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2024/05/03/half-fare-plus.html https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2024/05/03/half-fare-plus.html This year, Switzerland’s SBB railways have introduced a new “Half-Fare PLUS” offer for regular travelers. The principle is simple: you deposit some money upfront and can receive a bonus to use within a year. For example, if you deposit 800 CHF, you obtain a bonus of 200 CHF, meaning that you have 1000 CHF to use within a year. If you don’t use everything when the plan expires, the bonus is lost but anything remaining from the initial deposit is refunded. Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2024/04/29/new-blog.html https://cycling-on-rails.com/blog/2024/04/29/new-blog.html Hello everyone! Being a long-time cyclist and train passionate, I’ve decided to take these passions a step further in 2024. After making a cool logo with a basic SVG editor, I’m launching this website to share my experience and discuss sustainable mobility. Stay tuned for more content! Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000