Bikes on Transperth services
Transperth welcomes bicycles on our trains and ferries because we recognise the contribution cyclists make towards a cleaner and healthier community and environment.
Please refer to the guidelines below for travelling with your bike on Transperth services.
Bikes on trains
Walking and cycling provide many benefits for the community and the environment, as well as your health and wellbeing. They’re a great way to de-stress after a long day or to plan your day ahead. Walking or cycling to the Station just a few times a week will save you the hassle of finding a parking spot, save on petrol costs as well as helping your fitness levels and overall wellbeing.
If you don’t need your bike at the end of your train journey, why take it with you? Transperth provides bike hubs, free lockers or u-rails for you to conveniently and safely park your bike at all stations. Bike lockers at train stations are constructed to Australian Roads part 14 design guidelines.
So, with a few simple rules, travelling the trains with your bike is easy.
- Bikes are not permitted on Transperth train services during peak periods due to capacity constraints. Peak periods are as follows:
Morning peak services between 7.00am and 9.00am
Bikes are not permitted on train services travelling towards Perth city between the hours of 7.00am and 9.00am. Please note further restrictions regarding Perth, Perth Underground and Esplanade Stations as per point two below.
Afternoon peak services between 4.30pm and 6.30pm
Bikes are not permitted on train services travelling away from Perth city between the hours of 4.30pm and 6.30pm. Please note further restrictions regarding Perth, Perth Underground and Esplanade Stations as per point two below.
- Bikes cannot depart or pass through Perth, Perth Underground or Esplanade Stations in any direction during the above peak periods.
If you are on a train with your bike during peak periods travelling in the contra-flow direction and are scheduled to arrive at Perth, Perth Underground or Esplanade Station between 7.00am and 9.00am, or 4.30pm and 6.30pm and intend on continuing your journey by train, you will need to disembark at City West, Canning Bridge, Leederville or McIver Station and ride to the first station after the city of the Line you wish to travel on.
- Fold-up bicycles and unicycles are permitted on Transperth train services under the following guidelines
Passengers with fold up bicycles with small wheels that are belt driven are permitted to travel on Transperth trains at any time as long as the bicycles are contained within a carry bag exceeding no more than 79cm long x 59cm high x 36cm wide. Fold up bicycles must be kept out of the aisle. Chainless unicycles are accepted on all Transperth services, space permitting. Chainless unicycles must be kept out of the aisle and not take up a seat that another passenger may use.
- Onboard etiquette
Your bike is your responsibility at all times. If a train carriage appears full, please try another one rather than force your way in. Do not block entrances with your bike or leave it unattended where it can fall or be knocked over. Priority areas are provided on trains for seniors, people in wheelchairs and parents with prams. You are permitted to use these areas, but should make them available for priority passengers.
Bikes on Transperth bus services
Standard chain driven bicycles and fold up electric scooters are NOT permitted on any Transperth bus services, including rail replacement buses.
Passengers with fold up bicycles with small wheels that are belt driven are permitted to travel on Transperth buses at any time as long as the bicycles are contained within a carry bag exceeding no more than 79cm long x 59cm high x 36cm wide. Fold up bicycles must be kept out of the aisle. Chainless unicycles are accepted on all Transperth services, space permitting. Chainless unicycles must be kept out of the aisle and not take up a seat that another passenger may use.
Carriage of bicycles on Transperth ferries
Transperth has allocated space for four (4) bicycles onboard Transperth ferries. Once these have been fully occupied, no other bicycles will be allowed onboard that particular service. Carriage of bicycles are subject to the following conditions;
a) Passengers with bicycles will be the last to be taken on board.
b) Bicycles must be stored only in the are designated for bicycles and must not be stored alongside the seats.