PASSENGERS wanting to take a bike with them on First Great Western mainline routes will have to book in advance from today.

The company has announced anyone who is travelling with a non-foldable bike must book their space at least two hours before departing.

In a statement, the company said: “From Monday 16 May 2016, reservations for bikes will be mandatory on all our High Speed trains.

“Storage is in Carriage A; secure your bike with the strap provided, but don’t lock it up. Tell the train manager your destination

“Remind them when your stop is coming up and they’ll make sure you can leave the train safely.”