From the First Great Western press release:
Additional trains for Bath Christmas MarketFirst Great Western is to run 21 additional trains to and from Bath Spa this coming weekend, to help shoppers visit the renowned Christmas market.
Additional services are to be provided between Bath and Swindon and Westbury; and between Bath and Bristol. Over 5,500 extra seats are being provided, but with international rugby also being played at Cardiff^s Millennium Stadium passengers are being warned that services will be in demand.
Christmas shoppers are being advised to allow plenty of time for their journey as a queuing system may be necessary to help passengers board trains in safety.
Bath Spa Station Manager Todd Graham said: ^It^s is great to see the Christmas market back here in Bath, with over 170 traditional wooden chalet stalls, and proving ever popular. While our friendly and approachable staff will be on hand to help keep people moving, I would urge customers to allow time for their journeys, as during the evening peak some passengers may not be able to board their first choice train.^
A large number of services will also have extended dwell times at key locations and there will be slight alterations to the normal timetable service as a result.
Real-time running information for First Great Western can be found at
www.journeycheck.com/firstgreatwestern, or for further information or advice please visit
www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk.