The trains and Coventry station platform queue situation (5 Viewers)
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Engineering works from New St - Coventry on Monday so bus replacement.
We got on at Tile Hill last year so can’t do it this
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Frank Sidebottom
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It was a bit of a nightmare..... snaking queue outside the station. I arrived half an hour before my train and went to the barriers which as luck would have it opened when I got there so I just piled onto the platform.... I ended up standing in First Class whilst city fans swilled cans of Carling around me. Felt sorry for the 2 genuine 1st class customers.
You can (and my dad did) claim a full refund if you're unable to board your train and/or sit in your seat.
hill83
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It’s all true
Otis
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Well I wouldn't be complaining too much if I caught the trains and then got a refund as well.
CJ_covblaze
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It happens quite a bit when it gets busy or there’s been disruption for a prolonged period.
Otis
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But you do get a refund? As long as they refund you that's acceptable.
Harry Krishner
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It looks like the trains actually start in Cov which should make it all more manageable as the trains will be parked at the platform for 10 minutes or so before leaving - as opposed to pulling in for a couple of minutes. This should give people time to get onto their booked train. They could hold people in the foyer until their train actually arrives - but we all know how well this will work with several thousand tanked up can pissers..
No trains between Cov and New Street also means that Chiltern trains direct to Wembley from Moor St are difficult - this is a good option for anyone on the Kennilworth/Leamington side of town as a family day card on Chiltern is 25 quid per adult with kids at a quid each and I think that includes an underground pass too. I did that last year - 28 quid for me and three kids. The No 11 bus from Cov to Leamington Station then Chiltern train works well, but I'm not sure about the bus - I think the first one doesn't run until 10 am or so on public holidays, so hopefully WM will run a few extra.
No trains between Cov and New Street also means that Chiltern trains direct to Wembley from Moor St are difficult - this is a good option for anyone on the Kennilworth/Leamington side of town as a family day card on Chiltern is 25 quid per adult with kids at a quid each and I think that includes an underground pass too. I did that last year - 28 quid for me and three kids. The No 11 bus from Cov to Leamington Station then Chiltern train works well, but I'm not sure about the bus - I think the first one doesn't run until 10 am or so on public holidays, so hopefully WM will run a few extra.
We went Tile Hill-Marston Green-Euston last year. Were quite a few other Cov fans at Marston Green and it worked well. We got 14 seats together and the train was full by the time it got to Cov station. They pretty quickly declassified first class when they saw the numbers getting on.
Harry Krishner
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Looks like that option is not on this year Ealing SB - unless you want to get a replacement bus between Marston Green and Cov.
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Station will be bonkers with people arriving for the BBC big weekend at the park.
Hopefully they let people know how it’s going to be managed going down to London, last time I jumped on my train at international but that won’t be an option this time.
Still can’t work out why my train changes at rugby?
Hopefully they let people know how it’s going to be managed going down to London, last time I jumped on my train at international but that won’t be an option this time.
Still can’t work out why my train changes at rugby?
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Otis
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Cheers for all that, Harry.
I have now arranged to get an earlier train anyway. Should be quite peaceful then.
christonabike
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If you go on the train make sure you don’t sit by the fella who shits his pants!
lord_garrincha
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I think the thread has beaten me to it but, yes, it was carnage.
From memory, I was booked (with seats) on a 8.50, but queues were that mental that it was obvious that was a no goer. I went up front to ask, and they said there was nothing they could do. So I just stayed at the front (no etiquette in chaos!) and got me and my lot on the next train an hour later.
I made a claim though against Virgin on the delayed trains scheme and told them I could not make my journey... got a full refund for everyone!
My advice, on a bank holiday weekend... COACH IT!
From memory, I was booked (with seats) on a 8.50, but queues were that mental that it was obvious that was a no goer. I went up front to ask, and they said there was nothing they could do. So I just stayed at the front (no etiquette in chaos!) and got me and my lot on the next train an hour later.
I made a claim though against Virgin on the delayed trains scheme and told them I could not make my journey... got a full refund for everyone!
My advice, on a bank holiday weekend... COACH IT!
Harry Krishner
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There's 3-4 trains an hour - surely it's not that difficult to organise FFS!
I have more of a problem as struggling to get back for the game from Kyiv.
Otis
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All the benches taken then, or are you just a small fella?I had tickets for 8.55 but ended up about 10 because of queues. Had a crate so wasn't overly fussed
BrizzolSkyBlue
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Defintely some advantages to living in Bristol. Long way to go for home games but Wembley trips by train are pretty straightforward! And there's a manageable number of Bristol based Cov fans on the trains for a bit of atmosphere. Having said that, as it's bank holiday even we're thinking of driving and staying over this time as we're taking our young lads with us.
The Great Eastern
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Strikes me that Cov station will be chaotic next Monday. Trains coming from London which will be terminating there so many non-footy passengers looking for buses to go on to Birmingham. Some city fans also wanting to use the same buses to use the Chiltern line. Loads of City fans wanting to go London direction....
I just hope the railway authorities learnt from last years experience.
Fortunately, I'm driving down from Norfolk with a car full & will park North of Wembley then catch a Jubilee line train to Wembley park. Quite an easy way of getting in frankly.
Quick hint to tube train virgins. If you've got access to an Oyster card or contactless debit card, use it !! The price for cash or a non-contactless card is four-fold. My daughter & her hubby found that out the hard way last year.
I just hope the railway authorities learnt from last years experience.
Fortunately, I'm driving down from Norfolk with a car full & will park North of Wembley then catch a Jubilee line train to Wembley park. Quite an easy way of getting in frankly.
Quick hint to tube train virgins. If you've got access to an Oyster card or contactless debit card, use it !! The price for cash or a non-contactless card is four-fold. My daughter & her hubby found that out the hard way last year.
LastGarrison
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Massive queues just to get into the station last year and we were quite lucky as we just about managed to squeeze onto our train but it was absolutely rammed!!
My advice is to get there as early as possible and make sure you get on the platform ASAP.
Think we’re on the 09:36 so planning to get there before 9 (depending on how pissed I was at the big weekend).
My advice is to get there as early as possible and make sure you get on the platform ASAP.
Think we’re on the 09:36 so planning to get there before 9 (depending on how pissed I was at the big weekend).
Otis
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Have had an Oyster Card for the past 5 years. So much easier.
Otis
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You're pissed now if you are on the 9.36, but getting there before 9.
Either that, or you're the new Doctor.
Harry Krishner
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I'll just wear a T-shirt with "I am he who shits himself" on the front.
Just watch those crowds part like the Red Sea.
Just watch those crowds part like the Red Sea.
Otis
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At the same time as your butt cheeks.
Somerset Sky Blue
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I was thinking that too....but Exeter will be arriving via Paddington as well, so might not be that quiet!
Just got my brother in Slough to host the family the night before and booked a family off peak travel day - 30 quid for all of us. What could go wrong... well, apart from traveling back surrounded by celebrating Devon army!
Westendlad
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I had tickets for 8.55 but ended up about 10 because of queues. Had a crate so wasn't overly fussed
Was a decent atmosphere apart from a few knobs[/QUOTE...Should of worn your driving gloves Nick....You could of sorted those knobs double quick time.
Specs WT-R75
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Just to reiterate what others have said, if you make your way to Brum then you will be travelling back to Coventry on the replacement bus/coach as the line is closed for works. Coventry to London is fine, but obviously it's going to be rather busy. Get there early and get on the first train that you are able to - they won't be checking tickets if it is standing room only...
Otis
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Yep. Get your tickets early, or buy them off me.
I might now be getting the coach.
covcity4life
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is london to cov on monday evening going to be functional?
Otis
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The train and driver might be, but not the passengers I would have thought.
Legia Sky Blue
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I would have thought that for anyone travelling from the Longford/ Holbrooks/ Bedworth side of town that travelling from Nuneaton station might be a better option fot a less chaotic journey.
fernandopartridge
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You only need a contactless card, even easier and cheaper