Thousands of Welsh rugby fans told not to use Cardiff Central on matchday in major changeAn announcement has been made in advance of Wales' final Six Nations home game against ItalyView Image Thousands of Wales fans will be directed to another station after the Italy match (Image: Aled Llywelyn/Huw Evans Agency)Thousands of Welsh rugby fans face a change to their travel plans after Wales' Six Nations clash with Italy in Cardiff later this month. ‌While fans heading home on Cardiff, Valleys and Vale services will be used to taking the train from Cardiff Central after a match, they will be directed to Cardiff Queen Street station - which is around a 15-minute walk away from the stadium - after the Italy match. ‌JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much moreThe move comes as the rear of Cardiff Central station is prepared for redevelopment work, as part of the station enhancements project and the Cardiff Crossrail programme. "We’re preparing for the £140 million redevelopment of Cardiff Central station and looking at the best ways to get people home on event days," said Georgina Porter, Customer Delivery and Events Planning Manager for Transport for Wales. ‌“Keeping Cardiff Queen Street open for Valleys and Vale services allows us to ease pressure on Cardiff Central station, distribute passenger flow more effectively and get people home sooner.

Source: Daily Mirror March 05, 2026 10:12 UTC