Extra trains for Wales Six Nations opener against Ireland
Wales start their campaign on Saturday in Cardiff
Last updated 30th Jan 2023
GWR say more than 60 trains will serve Cardiff on Saturday as the Welsh capital hosts Wales first 6 Nations game.
It means there'll be almost 30 thousand seats for rugby fans as they head to Cardiff for the game against Ireland at the Principality Stadium.
As usual for big events - a queuing system will be in place outside Cardiff Central station.
Great Western Railway says it expects to run a normal Saturday timetable after strike action on Friday.
GWR Customer Service & Operations Director, Richard Rowland, said: “Although industrial action will significantly impact services across the GWR network on Wednesday and Friday, we do expect to be able to operate a normal timetable on Thursday and Saturday.
“That’s obviously good news for rugby fans travelling to Cardiff and we hope they enjoy the start of this year’s Six Nations.
“We’re pleased to have been able to put on some additional services, but we’d like to remind supporters that trains will be extremely busy leading up to kick-off and immediately following the match.
“We would encourage customers to check journey times and allow sufficient time to queue to board trains safely.”