Transport for Wales to improve crowd management ahead of six nations finale
Transport for Wales to improve crowd management ahead of six nations finale Transport for Wales to improve crowd management ahead of six nations finale max taylor – journalist Subscribe to the Businessin Wales daily newsletter for FREE here. Transport for Wales (TfW) will trial a new post match crowd management approach for the upcoming Six Nations fixture aimed at improving the match day experience for fans and prepare for major works at Cardiff Central. Cardiff Queen Street will be the destination for fans using the Valley’s and Vale lines next weekend instead of the rear of Cardiff Central Station. This is due to this area being redeveloped as part of Transport for Wales’ enhancements project, which will make it unavailable on the matchday. This directs fans further away from the Principality stadium but will result in a more seamless transition in and out of the station, with shorter waits and faster boarding. This development sees stations in the Vale such as Cardiff Bay, Barry Island, Penarth, Bridgend and Valleys stations such as Bargoed, Caerphilly, Rhymney, Coryton, Ystrad Mynach, and more all sent to Queen Street. To ensure a faster transition through the station, fans are encouraged to use the contactless ‘tap on-tap off’ system through the barriers. Georgina Porter, Customer Delivery and Events Planning Manager for Transport for Wales said: “We’re preparing for the £140 million redevelopment of Cardiff Central station and looking at the best ways to get people home on event days “This event gives us the perfect opportunity to work with our customers to test a smarter, more targeted approach to moving large numbers of fans out of the city. “Keeping Cardiff Queen Street open for Valleys and Vale services allows us to ease pressure on Cardiff Central station, distribute passenger flow more effectively and get people home sooner. “These changes give us the opportunity to engage with our customers more effectively on the day, with teams on the ground making sure everyone gets to the right place. We’ll continue to adapt our plans based on what we learn from the trial.” Want more from Businessin Wales? Why not follow us on our socials Linkedin X Instagram TikTok Listen to the Businessin Wales podcast YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts

