Fans of Scots DJ Calvin Harris are being warned of travel chaos ahead of the much-anticipated gig at Hampden Park. The Dumfries-born producer is due to play the national stadium on Saturday but limited timetables may make it hard for those trying to get home after the concert.
ScotRail has urged fans to consider their travel options when heading home as no trains will be running from the nearest station after the gig ends. There will also be a limited number of trains leaving Glasgow City Center after 11pm.
To help people get to the stadium the train operator has increased capacity on services to Mount Florida - but is asking music fans to travel early to avoid overcrowding and delays. Gates are due to open at 4pm.
ScotRail has also told commuters who use Neilston services that trains may be busier due to people travelling to Primal Scream Present Screamadelica Live, which is being hosted on the south side of the city on Friday and Saturday.
Phil Campbell, ScotRail Head of Customer Operations, said: “We’re urging everyone who’s travelling to see Calvin Harris at Hampden Park, or Primal Scream at Queen’s Park Recreational Ground, this weekend to plan ahead, check their journey, and consider their travel options.
“To help people get to the gigs, we’ll be adding extra carriages to trains from Glasgow Central to Mount Florida, however, these services are expected to be very busy, so we’d encourage customers to travel early if they can.
“Customers should be aware that there will be no trains from Mount Florida, Kings Park, or Queen Park back to Glasgow after the concerts finishes, so please check your entire journey and know what alternative transport is available.
"A queuing system will be in place at Glasgow Central before events, and we’ll have extra staff there to help and direct you.”
Trains leaving from Glasgow after 11pm:
- 23:17 Glasgow Central to East Kilbride
- 23:21 Glasgow Central to Gourock
- 23:22 Glasgow Central to Stirling
- 23:30 Glasgow Central to Ayr
- 23:45 Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
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