Events and attractions

There are a number of events taking place over the coming months that may affect our services.

These events will attract followings, resulting in significantly more passengers using our network.

If you are travelling on any of the dates below, please check services prior to your journey and allow plenty of time.

Due to increased demand, it’s best to buy your ticket in advance, though seating cannot always be guaranteed.

For your own comfort, we advise that wherever possible you try to schedule your journey to avoid the volume of passenger traffic before and after these events. Queuing plans and alcohol bans may be in place at key stations for some events.

Football 2008

Saturday 24 May Queen of the South v Rangers KO at 1500

Services in and out of Glasgow Central to Mount Florida may be affected at peak times when games are played at Hampden.

First ScotRail, in conjunction with Queen of The South Football Club, has arranged for an 8 car Special Train to operate between Dumfries and Glasgow Central, fans will then travel on scheduled services between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida.

Outward Service Details: Return Service Details:

Dep Dumfries 0935, Arr Glasgow Central 11:11
Dep Glasgow 18:32*, Arr Dumfries 20:19*

Note: In the event of extra time/penalties the following times apply-

*Depart Glasgow Central 19:37 Arrive Dumfries 21:19

Cost of through ticket to Mount Florida using this special service is £14.50, tickets are on sale now. Subject to availability, seat guaranteed.

Tickets are valid for the special service only and adult only fares apply. Tickets are subject to availability, are non-refundable and no further discounts are available.

Please note that alcohol is prohibited on this service.

Queuing systems will be in place at Dumfries and Glasgow Central and additional staff will be present at both locations to provide customer assistance.

Rugby 2008

Saturday 31 May - Sunday 1 June - IRB Sevens at Murrayfield, Edinburgh

SECC

Please be aware that due to engineering works in the Rutherglen area on Sundays 22 & 29 June, there will be no trains between Partick, Exhibition Centre, Glasgow Central low level, Bridgeton, Rutherglen & Cambuslang.

A replacement bus service will be in operation between the stations listed.

These works are also on Sundays 6 & 13 July which will effect Kylie Minogue concert goers.

Sunday 22 - Tuesday 24 June - Boyzone - Engineering works will affect services to and from the Exhibition Centre station.

Friday 27 and Sunday 29 June - Dolly Parton- Engineering works will affect services to and from the Exhibition Centre station.

Thursday 5, 6, 8 & 9 July - Kylie - Engineering works will affect services to and from the Exhibition Centre station.