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Controversial train station bike theft policy “sent the wrong message about whose journeys matter,” cycling campaigners say as “common sense” U-turn hailed

This week, the British Transport Police reversed their policy on refusing to investigate stolen bikes left at stations for more than two hours, an outcome Cycling UK says is “a real win for everyone who uses our transport network”

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 13:33

Police confirm U-turn on controversial policy not to investigate stolen bikes left outside train stations for more than two hours

The British Transport Police say the policy change shows they "are committed to bringing more bike thieves to justice in 2026 than ever before"

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 11:01

Cyclist issued warning letter for locking bike to railing at Waverley station, Edinburgh

“Don’t leave your bike for 10 minutes or Network Rail will be out to get you!” Cyclist slams warning letter for illegally-parked bike locked to railing – but station scolds him for ignoring cycle parking zone + more on the live blog

What day is it again? Oh wait, Dan already made that joke yesterday… Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s back to hit the penultimate cycling live blog of 2025 like Wout van Aert. By which I mean start strong, puncture twice, and probably give up by the afternoon

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 09:59

Chichester train station bike theft parody sign (Chichester Anti-Recreation Partnership)

Police force admits bike thefts “unlikely to ever be solved” after spoof sign pokes fun at station’s “Bicycle Redistribution Point”

British Transport Police acknowledges "upsetting, inconvenient and potentially costly" nature of bike thefts, but suggests "there can often be limited opportunity for investigation"

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 14:47

Chichester train station bike theft parody sign

“Bicycle Redistribution Point”: Spoof sign highlights train station’s bike theft problem, as designer slams police inaction and lack of security for cyclists

“My hope is that this will spark some action to improve security and deter thefts in the area,” says the man behind the “depressingly accurate” sign, described as “Chichester’s answer to Bansky”

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 17:45

“Our advice is not to use the Hub”: Bike theft “hotspot” at train station forces cycling campaign to warn people against using £400,000 cycle racks

There were over 100 recorded thefts at the train station last year, with people saying that they are able to cycle a “lot less” because of it

Sun, Oct 01, 2023 15:08

Cycle parking (Oxford station) (2) © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Bike thefts at train stations up 39% year-on-year, research reveals

While the reported figures show 14,110 bikes have been stolen at UK train stations since 2021, the actual number is likely to be much higher

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 11:03

High Brooms station via Google Street View.PNG

Rail employee tells injured cyclist: “Get out of this fckng station”

Tiki Morackik had asked for first aid kit after falling off bike on way to High Brooms station in Kent

Sun, Jun 16, 2019 18:15

Scottish cyclist trapped under train after apparently riding his bike along station platform

Police believe man fell off bike as he rode on platform at station near Glasgow

Tue, Sep 30, 2014 15:32

Oxford cycle business targets rail commuters with while-you-work servicing

Bainton Bikes operating from Oxford railway station on Mondays with plans to offer seven-day-a-week service

Sun, Jan 29, 2012 13:02