ScotRail announced it will add more seats to trains ahead of Scotland’s final home match in the Six Nations this weekend.
The men’s national rugby team play Wales in their final home match of the campaign at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday, 8 March, at 16.45.
To support travel to and from the game, ScotRail can confirmed it will add extra carriages to trains on routes in and out of Edinburgh throughout the day, including between Edinburgh Waverley and Fife, Perth, and the Borders Railway, where possible.
Fans are being advised that may be longer waiting times for the train home due to ongoing access restrictions at Haymarket station caused by the redevelopment of an adjacent building, which has reduced capacity within the station by half.
Edinburgh Trams operate a fast and frequent service between the entrance of the stadium and St Andrew Square tram stop - a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley.
Edinburgh City Centre is also accessible from Scottish Gas Murrayfield by a number of Lothian Bus services (1, 3, 12, 22, 25, 26, 30, 31 or 33).
ScotRail will have extra staff on hand to assist customers, and the train operator is reminding everyone that the carrying and consumption of alcohol is prohibited on ScotRail trains and in ScotRail stations.
More travel advice for fans is available on the ScotRail website.
Phil Campbell, ScotRail Customer Operations Director, said:
“We’re excited to play our part in making Scotland’s final home game of this year’s Six Nations a success.
“If you’re heading to Murrayfield to cheer on your side when Scotland play Wales, please plan ahead as services are expected to be busy. We’d also encourage you to buy your return mTickets in advance on the ScotRail app.
“To help you travel to and from the game, we’ll be adding extra carriages to trains throughout the day, where possible.”
