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„Adidas II“ (2024)
Photo ©️ Dietmar Bachmann
📍#Bern #Schweiz

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Union Station, New Haven, CT. I think I'm a bit late for Track Tuesday lol. Shot in March 2025.

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British Transport Police accused of “writing off” bike thefts as Welsh commuters left exposed

Policy under fire

The row erupted after BTP confirmed it will not routinely review more than two hours of CCTV footage when a bike is reported stolen from a station. For most commuters in South West Wales, who leave their bikes locked up for an entire working day, that means thefts are unlikely to be investigated at all.

More than 4,100 bicycles were reported stolen from UK railway stations in 2024 – an average of 79 every week – according to figures released under Freedom of Information. Campaigners say the policy sends a dangerous message to thieves: that station cycle racks are “easy pickings”.

“Not decriminalised” – BTP response

Assistant Chief Constable Ian Drummond‑Smith insisted this week that cycle crime is still recorded and assessed, and that reports provide “valuable intelligence” to shape patrols.

In a statement, BTP said:

“Bicycle thefts have not been de‑criminalised as some headlines have suggested. When we do not have a clear time or location for the offence, or if there is a lack of CCTV, witnesses or other evidence, it can be very difficult to solve a crime. If it is available we will review around two hours of CCTV footage to try to identify the incident, but it is not proportionate to review longer periods as it keeps officers from being available to respond to emergencies, visibly patrolling railway stations and trains, investigating crimes with identified lines of enquiry or which cause the most harm to victims – such as violent or sexual offences.”

The force added:

“Even if an offence is not investigated, it still provides valuable intelligence. This helps us to direct patrols and operations more effectively, ensuring we remain proactive in preventing crime and protecting passengers and staff.”

Critics unconvinced

But critics point out that nationally almost nine in ten bike thefts already go unsolved, and argue the BTP policy entrenches that failure. British Cycling accused the force of “letting cyclists down”, while Cycling UK warned the approach “hits the lowest income groups the hardest” — those who rely on bikes and trains to get to work.

Sophie Gordon of Cycling UK said:

“Bike theft is not a petty crime but has serious social consequences. To have your means of getting around stolen can be devastating. The police need to take it seriously.”

Local stations in the spotlight

In Swansea, Llanelli, Carmarthen and Haverfordwest, commuters have access to cycle racks and shelters — often covered by CCTV but not the kind of secure, access‑controlled compounds found at larger English stations.

Across Wales, police recorded around 1,200 bike thefts in 2023/24, with hotspots around transport hubs and city centres. For passengers leaving their bikes at 8am and returning at 6pm, the message is stark: if it’s gone, don’t expect an investigation.

Ten ways to prevent bike theft

Double lock it – use two quality locks, ideally of different types.
Lock the lot – secure the frame and both wheels to a cycle stand.
Keep it tight – lock your bike close to the stand to limit space for tools.
Remove parts – take lights, wheels or saddle with you, or use locking skewers.
Park securely – choose well‑lit, CCTV‑covered cycle parking.
Register it – record your frame number on a national bike database.
Mark it – use visible security marking to deter thieves.
Secure at home – lock your bike indoors as carefully as you would in public.
Check ownership – if buying second‑hand, verify the frame number.
Act fast – report thefts immediately with frame number, photos and details.

Source: British Transport Police

Prevention over enforcement

BTP say they are working with train operators to improve CCTV coverage and advise cyclists to double‑lock bikes, register frame numbers and use secure parking. Research shows that using two different locks can cut the risk of theft by half.

But campaigners argue prevention without enforcement risks emboldening criminals. With Welsh Government policy pushing for more active travel and integrated journeys, confidence in station cycle parking is being eroded just as it is most needed.

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A man secures his bike to a rack at a Transport for Wales station, highlighting cycle parking facilities designed to support safer, greener travel.

„Random people“ (2022)
Photo ©️ Dietmar Bachmann
📍#Bern #Schweiz

#urbanphotography #people #urban #trainstation #menschen #bahnhof #switzerland #streetphotography #LeicaQ2 #Leica #bnw #bnwphotography #schwarzweiss #sw #Zufall #random

Warszawa Wileńska Station #bw #bnw #trainstation

Reisefieber
Hamburg, 2025

📸 Minolta HiMatic 7sII
🎞️ Kodak Ultramax 400

#db #deutschebahn #hamburg #hauptbahnhof #eisenbahn #train #trainstation #waggon #analogphotography #filmphotography #minolta #minoltahimatic7sii #himatic #kodak #ultramax #kodakultramax400 #photography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead

#FensterFreitag
B-West Döner shop at Charlottenhof in #Potsdam

#germany #photography #urban #trainstation

A kebab shop attic with semi-circular window. On the window a big, yellow graffiti tag and bunch of other, smaller graffiti tags. Leather chairs and sofas, wooden stairs leading down, in the upper right corner a disco ball. Everything is soaked up in warm, soft, autumn light

Gare de l'Est

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The dome of an old railway station building with light sand-coloured stones and a row of windows with round arches on the right and left, as well as a large window front at the top in the middle, which runs lengthways through the building and through which the blue sky shimmers. Opposite, at the front of the building, there are further large windows rounded at the top. The entire structure is connected by steel girders, which provide both support and decoration. Eight large modern art posters hang parallel to each other from the ceiling, as if in an exhibition.

Die Kuppel eines alten Bahnhofsgebäudes mit hellen sandfarbenen Steinen und jeweils eine nervReihe Fenster mit runden Bögen rechts und links, sowie einer großen Fensterfront oben in der Mitte, die sich längs durch das Gebäude zieht, und durch die der der blaue Himmel schimmert. Gegenüber befinden sich an der Stirn des Gebäudes weitere große, oben abgerundete Fenster. Die gesamte Konstruktion ist durch Stahlträger, die sowohl Halt als auch Zierde sind, miteinander verbunden. Von der Decke hängen parallel zueinander 8 große Plakate mit moderner Kunst wie in einer Ausstellung.

📆 2025-09-27
🏷️ #bahnhof #trainstation #hochbahn #subway #urban #commute #öpnv #publictransportation #streetphotography #hamburg
📍 Niendorf-Nord, Hamburg, Germany 9F5FJWRX+FX [OLC]
📷 iPhone 13 Pro

DE: Foto des Bahnsteigs einer unterirdischen U-Bahnstation der Hamburger Hochbahn, rechts wartet ein Zug mit offenen Türen, die sternförmig angeordneten Dekoelemente steht in starkem Kontrast zur schwarzen Decke und lässt die Station höher wirken. Die Farben weiß und shwarz dominieren die Szene und stehen im starken Kontrast zur einer roten Linie als Dekoration am Zug. Die Menschen in alltäglicher, herbstlicher Kleidung auf dem Bahnsteig bewegen sich vom Fotografen weg. EN: Photo of the platform of an underground subway station of the Hamburg Hochbahn. On the right, a train waits with its doors open. The star-shaped decorative elements contrast sharply with the black ceiling and make the station appear higher. The colors white and black dominate the scene and contrast sharply with a red line used as decoration on the train. The people on the platform, dressed in everyday autumn clothing, are moving away from the photographer.

🗓️ 2025-01-16
🏷️ #bahnhof #trainstation #urban #winter #commute #monochrome #streetphotography #itzehoe
📍 Itzehoe, Steinburg, Germany [OLC] WGF6+Q2
📷 iPhone 13 Pro

DE: Schwarzweiß-Foto eines überdachten Bahnsteigs längs gesehen. Es ist dunkel und auf ihm stehen, locker verteilt, im Schein der Leuchten Menschen in winterlicher Kleidung. Der Zustand wirkt etwas heruntergekommen EN: Black-and-white photo of a covered platform seen lengthwise. It is dark, and people in winter clothing are scattered loosely across it, illuminated by the lights. The condition appears somewhat dilapidated.

En Attendant le Train – There’s something poetic about the quiet moments we share with nature in the heart of the city.

The platform was empty, just me and my wayfarer pigeon, waiting for a train that might never come... Oh, wait—here it is! =)

Shot with my Fuji X-S20 and Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN at 1/320, f/5, ISO 160.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #UrbanPhotography #StreetPhotography #TrainStation #BnW #Wildlife #CityLife

A black and white photograph of a train approaching a station platform. In the foreground, a lone pigeon stands near the tracks, as if patiently waiting to board the train.

Mesh

#photography #pixelfed #darktable #France #Villejuif #streetPhotography #blackAndWhite #urban #architecture #trainstation

📅 16/06/2025
📷 #Fujifilm #XT50, #TTartisan AF 27/2.8
⚙️ ƒ/10.0, ⏲️ 1/160, 🎥 27mm, 🎞️ 125

A black and white photo of a building with a wooden front with a mesh pattern

This monochrome image captures the efficiency and structure of Hong Kong's subway system. The clean lines and orderly arrangement reflect the city's commitment to effective urban transport, creating a sense of calm amidst the daily bustle

#station #blackandwhite #street #streetphotography #photography #trainstation #asia #hongkong #bnw #urban #photo #bw #monochrome #china #train #transport #subway

The image shows a black and white view of a subway platform in Hong Kong. People are walking along the platform, which is lined by a train with closed doors. Overhead signs display directions and station names in both English and Chinese. The station is well-lit, emphasizing the clean, organized space

Choices!

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I love the old railway stations, even better with tribute to workers. Station building is from early 20th century, Verviers, Belgium.

#belgium #belgique #verviers #trainstation

Ceiling of a railway station taken with wide angle. It is a mix of red bricks and white lime stone. Big window as can be seen in the front and back.

The old ticketing office, in black steel, now repurposed as coffee shop, with a big clock in the middle.

A lime stone statue of a train worker, with a shovel resting on the ground in his hand. The statue is on top of a building columns, between red bricks walls.

Just the red bricks ceiling and its pattern of alternating V shapes. White lime stone decoration form the arcs.

Something random from the #travel archive. This is the façade of Concordia station in Bilbao, a great example of Art Nouveau built during the Belle Époque to connect several narrow gauge rail lines in the region.

#Architecture #Photography #ArtNouveau #Bilbao #Spain #TrainStation #Rail