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 #1384947  by kitn1mcc
 
in the morning there some folks who get on the stamford SLE east of new haven with bikes. and get off west of new haven. just an FYI
 #1384950  by DutchRailnut
 
SLE policy is not same as MN policy, it would be ludicrous for MN conductor to throw a guy off, that was let on legitimately by Amtrak Conductor.
 #1578178  by Jeff Smith
 
https://gothamist.com/news/lure-more-cy ... uter-rails
In an effort to attract riders back to the commuter rail lines, the MTA will be waiving the $5 dollar fee and permit requirement to bring a bike on Metro-North and the Long Island Railroad.

The change goes into effect September 7th, but the MTA will also have a one-day grace period on August 22nd, the day the Five Boro Bike Tour returns after a hiatus during the pandemic.

While the permit rule will be removed in September, all other bike rules remain in effect. That includes a maximum allowance of four bikes per train on weekdays, and eight on weekends.
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Other rules that will remain in effect prohibit bikes on trains during rush hours, on several major holidays, and around holiday weekends.