Scotrail issues Scottish Cup final travel advice to Hampden

ScotRail introduced it could be including carriages to providers between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida.

Nonetheless, the prepare operator additionally suggested supporters to depart additional time for journey as trains shall be busy, and a few providers could also be cancelled as a consequence of a scarcity of prepare drivers.

Scotrail stated it’s reliant on drivers working extra time or on their relaxation days due to delays to coaching new drivers attributable to the pandemic.

Following the drivers’ union ASLEF saying it could poll for strike motion, a major variety of drivers have declined to make themselves accessible for extra time or relaxation day working.

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ScotRail introduced that from Monday (Might 23) it should introduce a brief timetable to supply clients with a stage of certainty and reliability.

Followers travelling to the match on Saturday are being warned that queuing programs shall be in place earlier than and after the ultimate whistle, which can embrace key stations throughout the community.

Clients are requested to purchase their return tickets to both Mount Florida or Kings Park upfront on the ScotRail app as a way to scale back the necessity to queue on the day.

Phil Campbell, ScotRail Head of Buyer Operations, stated: “We’ll be doing all we are able to to assist soccer followers head to Hampden and see who lifts the ultimate piece of silverware this season.

“We’re including additional carriages to providers to assist clients get to the sport; nonetheless, trains are anticipated to be very busy.

“Queuing programs shall be in place earlier than and after the match so please ensure you know the place to go. We’ve got a devoted webpage at scotrail.co.uk/sport with extra data, and our employees may even be readily available to direct you.

“A present scarcity of prepare drivers implies that some providers throughout the ScotRail community could also be cancelled, so followers travelling to the match ought to plan forward and buy their return prepare tickets upfront to assist their journey go easily.”