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Train station bike parking hub shut for two days after door kicked in by vandals

The damage to the entrance of the cycle hub at Gravesend Railway Station comes a year after another bike storage unit at nearby Chatham station was boarded up for three months following an act of vandalism

Thu, May 28, 2026 17:58

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

“Theft is now legal in Britain”: Only 0.5% of station bike thefts lead to charges

4,193 bikes were stolen from stations in 2024, yet only 22 suspects were formally charged

Mon, Jan 05, 2026 11:04

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

“Effectively decriminalising bike thefts”: Bikes stolen from train stations that were left for more than two hours will not be investigated, says British Transport Police

CCTV footage will not be looked at outside a two-hour timeframe — as British Cycling accuses policy of "letting cyclists down across the country and providing further barriers to people riding a bike"

Thu, Oct 02, 2025 10:36

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

Cycle racks “suspended” and taped off outside train station where one bike is stolen every two days

Thameslink has encouraged cyclists at St Albans City station – which boasts the highest bike theft rate in Britain – to use the station’s cycle hub and CCTV-covered parking areas, where bikes have also been stolen in recent years

Fri, Jan 03, 2025 15:23

“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