ScotRail to run train service to take Dons fans to Hampden
The kick-off time has been criticised by fans
ScotRail has confirmed it will run a "football special" service to help Aberdeen fans get to the Aberdeen vs Greenock Morton Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on 22nd October.
It's been arranged to suit the early kick-off time which allows the game to be broadcast live on television.
Many supporters were unhappy as they felt the decision made it difficult for fans to attend the match.
The special train departs Aberdeen station at 08.10hrs on Saturday 22 October, and travels straight to Glasgow Queen Street arriving at 10.57hrs.
For the return journey, the train departs Glasgow Queen St at 15.24hrs, arriving back to Aberdeen at 18.22hrs.
Should there be extra time and penalties which delay the end of the match, the train will depart at 16.23 hrs, arriving Aberdeen at 19.23hrs.
Tickets for this special service can be bought in Aberdeen Station Travel Shop from 1pm today and between 10am-9pm weekdays on a first come first served basis.
Fans are encouraged to plan ahead and book their tickets for travel as all timetabled Aberdeen services will be busy and they may be unable to board if seats are booked.
Two direct, scheduled services leave Aberdeen earlier, at 05:26 and 06:33 but are already likely to be fully loaded with customers not travelling to the match.
Jacqueline Taggart, ScotRail Alliance Customer Experience Director said: “The special trains means a guaranteed seat for Dons’ fans. Our advice would be to travel on these services if possible.”