ScotRail reminds fans about free train travel to Hampden during Euros
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ScotRail is reminding Euro 2020 fans attending tomorrow’s Group D match between Scotland and the Czech Republic that supporters with a valid match ticket are entitled to free train travel from Glasgow Central to Mount Florida.
The travel offer is also in place for the other three matches taking place at the national stadium, which is a five-minute walk from Hampden Park, on Friday, June 18 (Croatia vs Czech Republic), Tuesday, June 22 (Scotland vs Croatia) and Tuesday, June 29 (Round of 16).
ScotRail is running 21 shuttle services over a three-hour period before the games, which means almost 4,000 fans will be able to travel for free by showing their match ticket, thanks to a partnership between the train operator, Glasgow City Council and UEFA.
The train operator is running services for three hours following the matches which have earlier kick offs on 14 and 18. Scotland’s final game in the group, on 22, has an 8pm kick off, so trains will be running until midnight.
And, in the Round of 16 match on 29, which also has an 8pm kick off, ScotRail is assuming there could be extra time and penalties, so trains will be scheduled until 1am.
However, supporters are being urged to make sure they have planned their onward journey home from Glasgow Central following the games with late kick offs, and not to expect trains to take them back to Edinburgh, Stirling, Perth or the like.
Physical distancing rules will still in be in place at railway stations and on-board trains throughout the tournament in line with Covid-19 guidelines. So, ScotRail is urging supporters to make sure they leave plenty of time to travel as there is limited capacity on train services to and from the match.
Volunteers will be on hand to provide details of alternative walking routes to the games in the event that train capacity is reached.
Fans are also being reminded that ScotRail’s alcohol ban will still be in place during the tournament.
British Transport Police will have a strong presence at Glasgow Central and Mount Florida to enforce the policy as well as making sure people in train queues are being patient and following physical distancing rules.
Phil Campbell, ScotRail head of customer operations, said:“Kick off in Scotland’s most important international game for 23 years is just a day away, so we want to remind fans that they can travel free to Hampden between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida if they have a valid match ticket.
“However, supporters must remember that because of rules on physical distancing, there will be queues for trains running between the stations before and after the matches.
“We are urging them to get there early so they can give themselves every chance of getting on one of our services.
“ScotRail is proud to be able to help supporters cheer on Steve Clarke and the boys to the next stage of a major tournament for the first time ever.”
