Swansea football fans' free match day bus boost

Swansea City fans travelling by public transport to watch their team at the Liberty Stadium can now take advantage of a travel scheme, introduced for the rest of the season.

The Swans have teamed up with transport operators First Great Western, Arriva Trains Wales and First Cymru Buses to offer a seamless travel ticket for fans coming to Swansea by rail.

On arrival at Swansea train station, fans can transfer to First Cymru local bus services using the same ticket at no extra cost.

The free bus travel to the Liberty Stadium will be paid for by the club.

Swansea City chairman, Huw Jenkins, said the new scheme would be a great boost for fans and reward for their fantastic support since the club moved to the Liberty Stadium.

"Not only are we trying to give something back to the fans, but we are also hoping more people will make the environmental switch from car to public transport in a bid to help ease congestion around the stadium on match days," he said.

"The area's three principal transport operators have joined forces with the club to put the deal together, and the special tickets are now available from all railway stations across South and West Wales." Fans can also make use of Swansea's new ftrMetro service — as well as other local bus services — between the rail station and the stadium.

Bus and trains times for Wales can be found at www.travelinecymru.info or by calling Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.

Source: This Is South Wales 29.09.09