Section II (Luggage, articles, animals)
SECTION II CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE FOR LUGGAGE, ARTICLES, ANIMALS AND CYCLES
46. Accompanied luggage, articles and animals
You may take small items of luggage, small articles and some animals with you in passenger accommodation without charge subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions set out in Appendix B. You must not place luggage or other articles on seats required for passengers. Animals are not allowed on seats in any circumstances.
47. Large items of luggage and large articles
Large items of luggage and large articles may be conveyed in a luggage van if one is available. You may have to pay a fee for this, but it will not be more than half the adult fare for your journey. Luggage and articles conveyed in a luggage van must be clearly labelled with your name, address and destination station and will not be released by staff until you have proved ownership. The terms, conditions and restrictions which apply to luggage and articles conveyed in luggage vans are set out in Appendix B.
48. Cycles
Except for a few routes, the Train Companies allow cycles to be conveyed by train. However, restrictions may apply at particular times of day and/or days of the week. Any restrictions will be set out in the notices and publications of each Train Company. A charge may be made for conveying a cycle and a reservation may be required.
49. Restrictions
Any Train Company may (notwithstanding the terms set out in Conditions 46 to 48 and Appendix B) refuse to accept an item of luggage, an article, an animal or a cycle if, in the opinion of its staff:
(a) it may cause injury, inconvenience or a nuisance or it may cause damage to property;
(b) there is not enough room for it;
(c) the loading or unloading may cause delay to trains; or
(d) it is not carried or packaged in a suitable manner. Any Train Company's staff may refuse to accept an item of luggage, an article, an animal or a cycle even if it has been conveyed by train in the past. This Condition applies from the start of your journey and also if you need to change trains. Other terms, conditions and restrictions are set out in Appendix B.
50. A Train Company's liabilities
A Train Company will only be liable for any loss or damage to luggage, articles, animals or cycles in its trains or on its premises if the loss or damage was caused by the negligent or wilful acts or omissions of its, or a Rail Service Company's, staff or agents. A Train Company's liability in respect of any item will not exceed the value of that item or £1,000, whichever is the lower.
51. Your responsibilities
You should take care of any item of luggage or article, animal or cycle that you take in passenger accommodation. You may be liable for any injury, damage, or loss if you do not take reasonable care.
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