Bristol Rovers have been contacted by First Great Western Trains who wish to advise supporters about delays on the line between Bristol Parkway and London Paddington.
“On the forthcoming weekend our services are affected by some engineering works which will have an impact on fans wishing to travel to Wembley on Sunday 17th.
"Our colleagues at Network Rail are undertaking work between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and Swindon and Chippenham which has an impact on routes from both of the major Bristol stations to London.
"Services from Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted between Bath and Reading and journey times are extending by up to 30 mins, fans are advised to check their times carefully before that travel, especially where they plan to use connecting services.
"The most important message that we have for your fans is that there are no rail services from Bristol Parkway to London. Bristol Parkway is likely to be the first choice station for your fans but our advice is to use Bristol Temple Meads.
"A limited rail replacement bus service will operate from Parkway to Swindon for onward connecting trains to London, but this is much slower than the service via Temple Meads and services are likely to be much busier due to the limited capacity available.
"Due to the large numbers travelling, fans may be asked to queue prior to being allowed onto the platform for join their trains, this is for their own safety and we will let them onto the trains and platforms as soon as we can, so turn up early!
Has anyone else got a feeling this weekend is going to turn into an absolute farce? The ref probably won't turn up or the arch will fall down mid-match or something.
I'm not sure if it's already been mentioned on here, but we've been warned of delays by Network rail as well.
"SUPPORTERS are advised that there will be essential maintenance work being carried out between Grimsby Town and Doncaster on Sunday.
There will be a coach transfer from Grimsby Town but Network Rail are advising supporters that the 8.35 am is the latest connection which will get you to London in time for the 2pm kick-off. That Doncaster train is scheduled to arrive at London Kings Cross at 12.33pm.
Where's Newwalk?! I hope there is more than one coach to do the transfer between Grimsby and Donny, I can see it now, more fans than coaches at Grimsby station on Sunday morning!
I'm not sure if it's already been mentioned on here, but we've been warned of delays by Network rail as well.
"SUPPORTERS are advised that there will be essential maintenance work being carried out between Grimsby Town and Doncaster on Sunday.
There will be a coach transfer from Grimsby Town but Network Rail are advising supporters that the 8.35 am is the latest connection which will get you to London in time for the 2pm kick-off. That Doncaster train is scheduled to arrive at London Kings Cross at 12.33pm.
Not many people are aware but there is a rival to east Coast Virgin called Grand Central that stops at Donny. I'm on that train from Bradford with PSG and we are getting into London at about 10.40 . uTM
Where's Newwalk?! I hope there is more than one coach to do the transfer between Grimsby and Donny, I can see it now, more fans than coaches at Grimsby station on Sunday morning!
I had the choice of either train from Bristol or Taunton so took the wise choice of Taunton aha, hope all get there from both clubs again a stupid balls up on kick of time not taking fans into consideration.
I had the choice of either train from[/b] Bristol or Taunton[b] so took the wise choice of Taunton aha, hope all get there from both clubs again a stupid balls up on kick of time not taking fans into consideration.
A lot of rovers going aha am only gtfc from Taunton I believe, although lukeo is catching the train for a few stops too! New short arrived so intercourse em Gtfc proud as can be
getting 9.44AM from Swindon to Paddington - first class, then 7.30pm back from Paddington to Bristol (bus service from Swindon and Bristol Parkway). UTM!
This is not an official forum of Grimsby Town Football Club, the opinions expressed are those of the individual authors. If you see an offensive post then click "Report" on the relevant post. Posts will be deleted at the discretion of the moderators whose decision is final. Posts should abide by the Forum Rules. IP addresses of contributors together with dates and times of access are stored. The opinions and viewpoints expressed by contributors to The Fishy are their own and not necessarily those of The Fishy. The Fishy makes no claims that information dispersed through this forum is accurate or reliable. Also The Fishy cannot be held liable for any statements made by contributors of The Fishy.
Site Home
News
Football
Season
Database
Club
POM
Contact
Home
Calendar
Search
Register
Login
Logged
