Time: 2024-06-22
Taylor Swift fans are preparing for disruption as they head to Wembley Stadium for her weekend gigs. London is just one of the stops on her massive 21-month Eras world tour, with eight shows scheduled in June and August expected to draw nearly 700,000 people.
Chiltern Railways is adjusting its services for the event, with extra stops planned at Wembley Stadium on Friday. However, there will be no service to the stadium on Saturday and Sunday due to planned engineering works between Birmingham New Street and London Euston.
For fans heading to the concert, there are alternative stations within walking distance of the stadium. Wembley Park, served by the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, is just 0.5 miles away, while Wembley Central, 1 mile away, offers access to the Bakerloo underground line and London Overground.
Fans coming from Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire may also face travel challenges on Sunday. East Midlands and Thameslink services into London St Pancras on 23 June will be affected by engineering work, with replacement buses available between various stations.
East Midlands Railway has advised passengers traveling from the north to London to use rail replacement buses from Wellingborough to Milton Keynes Central, connecting with Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services into London Euston.
Chiltern Railways is ensuring that the concert on Friday is well-served, with an enhanced timetable and additional stops at Wembley Stadium. However, due to the engineering works, services to the stadium will not be available on Saturday and Sunday.
Passengers are encouraged to plan their journeys carefully and make use of alternative transport options, including replacement buses and other rail services. For the latest updates on travel disruptions and alternative routes, passengers can follow local news channels and check social media platforms for the latest information.
The transportation adjustments are necessary to accommodate the large number of fans expected to attend Taylor Swift's concerts at Wembley Stadium. While inconvenience may be experienced, the priority is to ensure safe and efficient travel for all concert-goers during this exciting event in London.