ScotRail is pulling out all the stops to get Take That fans to Glasgow’s Hampden in style this weekend, laying on extra trains and late-night services as the Circus Live tour rolls into town.
The band will perform at Barclays Hampden on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, and ScotRail has announced expanded rail services for concertgoers.
Extra trains will run between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida, the nearest station to the stadium, which is just a five-minute walk away.
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Phil Campbell, customer operations director at ScotRail, said: "We’re looking forward to helping Take That fans travel to Hampden for what promises to be a brilliant weekend of live music.
"Mount Florida station is only a short walk from the stadium, making travel by train one of the easiest and most convenient ways to get to the concerts.
"We’ll be adding more seats and extra services, including extra late-night trains, to help customers travel to and home from the event."
ScotRail will also operate longer trains and a late-night service from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley after each concert.
The rail operator is urging fans to travel early, allow extra time, and arrive at Mount Florida station soon after the show ends to ensure a safe journey home.
Concertgoers are advised to join the queue on Florida Street, accessible via Cathkinview Road.
All other roads leading to the station will be closed to concert traffic.
Fans are also being asked to purchase their tickets in advance through the ScotRail app, website, ticket offices, or self-service ticket machines.
Mr Campbell said: "They’re sellout shows, so we’re asking fans to plan ahead, allow extra time for travel, and buy their return tickets in advance.
"We’re grateful for everyone’s patience while our staff help customers board safely."
A queuing system will be in place at the Carriage Drive entrance off Hope Street, and the Gordon Street and Union Street entrances to Glasgow Central remain unavailable.
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Regular commuters are being warned that trains passing through Mount Florida on Friday evening will be busier than usual.
ScotRail will have extra staff on hand to support and help everyone’s journey go smoothly.
The extra services aim to transport thousands of fans expected to travel to Glasgow’s south side for a weekend of live music.
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