ScotRail has issued new travel advice to fans hoping to watch the upcoming semi-final matches at Hampden this weekend.
Hibernian are set to play Aberdeen on Saturday, November 4 from around 5:15pm, while Rangers will take on Hearts on Sunday, November 5 from around 3pm.
While the train operator confirmed that more carriages would be added to trains travelling between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida to cope with increased demand, it warned fans of busier services.
It stated that fans should plan ahead and allow additional time for travel.
ℹ Our new timetable change will allow us to introduce several improvements across our network. From Sunday, 10 December, we will be able to run electric trains between Barrhead and Glasgow Central. The timetable change will also feature several positive developments.
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 30, 2023
Travel advice issued to Scottish football fans this weekend
Those travelling to Hampden on Saturday have been advised that separate queues will be in operation at Glasgow Central for Hibernian and Aberdeen fans.
Aberdeen fans will queue for services to Mount Florida via the carriage driveway on Hope Street, while Hibernian supporters will queue for services to Kings Park via the main concourse in Glasgow Central station.
After the match, Aberdeen fans should travel home via Mount Florida while Hibernian fans should use Kings Park Station.
On Sunday, Hearts and Rangers fans have been advised by ScotRail to queue on the main concourse within Central station.
The Wide Access Gate is for whenever you need a bit more space. Play it safe, don’t try and squeeze through the regular gate. pic.twitter.com/E81MLRUoni
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 31, 2023
Phil Campbell, ScotRail Customer Operations Director, said: “ScotRail is looking forward to helping fans travel to Hampden to cheer on their side in the men’s Scottish League Cup semi-finals.
“We’re asking customer’s heading to the games to plan ahead and allow more time for travel, as trains will be busy.
“We’ll be doing all we can to help you travel to the match as hassle-free as possible, which includes more seats on train services to and from Mount Florida and Kings Park.
"Queuing systems will be in place before and after the matches so please make sure you know where to go. We have a dedicated webpage with more information, and our staff will also be on hand to direct you.
“Buying your return tickets in advance through our Ticket system on the ScotRail will reduce your need to queue.”
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