PRESS RELEASE - Wales & Borders Trains

SPECIAL TRAIN FOR SCOTLAND v WALES RUGBY MATCH
Rugby fans travelling to Murrayfield for the Six Nations rugby international between Scotland and Wales on 8 March 2003 are being offered the opportunity to take advantage of a special "supporters" train from South Wales to Edinburgh.

The train is being sponsored by Wales & Borders Trains in partnership with Pathfinder Tours and Riviera Trains. It will depart from Swansea on Thursday morning 6 March and call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway, Bridgend, Cardiff Central, Newport, Abergavenny, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Chester and arrive in Edinburgh at 1755. The return service will depart from Edinburgh at 1106 on Monday 10 March 2003

The return fares are £80 Standard class and £99 First class. Group discounts are available for groups of ten or more and for children aged 5 to 15 years. A buffet service of light refreshments will also be available on the train.

Chris Gibb, Managing Director of Wales & Borders Trains said: "The Scottish trip is traditionally very well supported and this train offers fans a relaxing and enjoyable start to the weekend".

Reservations, which are compulsory, can be made by calling Pathfinder Tours on 01453 835414 between 0930 to 1700, Monday to Friday and 0930 to 2000 on Wednesday. Tickets can also be purchased from main line railway ticket offices in South Wales between Swansea and Newport.

Fans could also be in with a chance to win a weekend in Edinburgh with tickets to the game in a competition on the Wales & Borders Trains website, offering two pairs of tickets, two night's hotel accommodation and train travel. Further information is available by visiting the Wales & Borders Trains website www.walesandborderstrains.co.uk/competitions