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ECF study on rail and cycling integration

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The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) has revealed the most cyclist-friendly rail operators in Europe. 

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Topics Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Other

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

• Specific types of tourism

• • Adventure tourism

  • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

  • Cultural tourism

  • Ecotourism

  • Mountain tourism

  • Rural tourism

  • Sports tourism

  • Urban/city tourism

• Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

• • Coordinated information on travelling

  • Sustainable mobility

  • Well-being of residents

• Business activities

• • Other tourism transportation activities

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On 10 June 2025, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) published a report evaluating how bicycle-friendly European railway operators are. The study assessed 67 rail companies based on six key criteria, including bicycle transport capacity, cost, and booking convenience. It also outlines several recommendations to improve bicycle access on trains. 

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#Cycling tourism #Cycling infrastructure #Combined mobility #Tourism development #Green transition #Community-based tourism #Mobility #Ecotourism #Climate action

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