Great Western Railway (GWR) has issued a service alert ahead of Oasis' highly anticipated reunion tour opening in Cardiff this week. The Britpop legends will kick off their 41-date tour with two sold-out shows at the Principality Stadium on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5.
With every date on the massive tour sold out, thousands of fans are expected to flood transport networks, traveling from across the South West and beyond to see the iconic band live. To accommodate this surge, GWR will operate six additional trains each night after the concerts, providing nearly 4,000 extra seats to assist fans on their journey home.
Transport for Wales (TfW) is also stepping up, offering extra services and longer trains to handle the large crowds. However, GWR has advised concertgoers to “be prepared to queue” at stations after the gigs.
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Passengers are advised that Central Square will be used to manage queues for mainline trains, while those traveling via the Valley Lines should head to the rear of Cardiff Central station. Additionally, the Cardiff Bus Interchange will close early at 3pm, and Cardiff Queen Street station will shut at 10pm, except for accessible travel or trips to Cardiff Bay.
Rachel Geliamassi, GWR Customer Services Director, commented: “We’re proud to play a small part in this huge moment for Oasis fans, helping ensure all those who want to get to the gig are able to do so. Trains will be busy, so plan ahead, travel smart, and allow extra time for your journey home due to expected queues. If you’re coming from further afield, check the time of your last train home.”
Georgie Wills, Transport for Wales’ Customer Delivery & Events Planning Manager, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome thousands to Cardiff this summer. Please follow our queuing systems and travel tips to help make the experience safe and smooth for everyone.”
Network Rail Route Director Nick Millington said: “We’ll do everything we can to keep services running safely and smoothly alongside this major event.”