Over 60 trains to run to Glastonbury Festival as travellers urged to reserve a seat
More than 26,000 seats are being provided by the operator between next Wednesday (June 21) and Friday to bring people to the world-famous festival
Great Western Railway says more than 60 trains will run between London Paddington and Castle Cary for this year's Glastonbury Festival - with more extra trains running from other parts of the network too.
The operator says more than 26,000 seats will be provided between next Wednesday (June 21) and Friday to take people to the world-famous festival, with a free connecting bus service to Wothy Farm also being provided.
They're reminding people to only board with a reservation, with demand set to be high throughout the weekend, which will see 39 trains from London Paddington alone.
Those travelling will also have to take part in the queueing system to board trains and buses safely.
Those looking to travel on Wednesday are recommended to do so after 2:30pm, with all morning trains already booked up.
Availability remains on early morning trains (7:03am and 8:38am) on Thursday, or again after 2:30pm.
As well as reserving a seat, GWR is reminding customers:
- Only bring what you can carry. You will need to be able to carry your luggage over the footbridge at Castle Cary before boarding the shuttle bus service to the festival site
- Do not bring trolleys or sack barrows as these will not be allowed on trains or buses (eScooters are also not allowed on board)
- Remember to charge your phone if using electronic tickets
- Remember your railcard (if you have a have a young person’s railcard)
- The car park at Castle Cary will be closed throughout the festival
Castle Cary station manager Ben Scott said: “Glastonbury Festival is one of the busiest events on the GWR network and we want to get everyone here in a safe and affordable manner.
“To offer the very best experience for all of our passengers, that means limiting what can and cannot be brought on board and providing people with the best information we can to let them take advantage of less busy trains.
“Reserving a seat allows us to see which trains are the busiest, so we can let people know on our website where there is more availability.
“While we have bottled water on site, given the weather forecast I would also recommend people remember their sunscreen and carry water with them.”
24 trains will operate for the return journey towards London Paddington on Monday 26 June, with extra services being laid on between Castle Cary and Westbury and Castle Cary and Taunton, for those travelling from further afield.
You can read Great Western Railway's Glastonbury Festival guide on their website.