Anger at cut in bike space

SCOTTISH Labour leader and East Lothian MSP Iain Gray has voiced concern that new trains to be introduced between Edinburgh and North Berwick will have less space for bikes.

He said: "I know most travellers will welcome the introduction of new more comfortable and energy efficient trains on the route. However, it is very surprising and unsatisfactory that the number of dedicated cycle spaces on the trains is to be reduced from eight to two.

"There are many constituents who get the train into town and continue their journey by bike and the new trains will make such journeys more difficult."