Hull Trains has announced that those attending the Coldplay concert next week will be able to benefit from free travel.

The concert is taking place at Craven Park on the 18th and 19th of August, bringing in thousands of people.

On selected services between Hull and Doncaster, attendees will be able to show their valid concert ticket to travel for free to and from the gig. Hull Trains offered a similar option just last month for those attending Humber Street Sesh.

From the station, attendees will be able to get on a bus to the stadium.

Hull Trains has launched a special ‘Speed of Sound’ service for its customers, featuring an eye-catching design inspired by the band.

The operator will be operating under a full timetable across the next week, so using the train is not only the most convenient but also sustainable option.

Hull Trains has also teamed up with Nation Radio to find two Colplay fans in East Yorkshire to attend and unveil the train at a ceremony at Hull Paragon Station.

The two selected were Sarah Hird, who has seen the band perform three times and Toni Blanchard, who unfortunately missed out on tickets this time but wanted to be part of the celebration.

The special train’s launch was an impressive ceremony, with 50 choir singers from Hull’s All For One Choir performing.

Attendees can find further information about the free travel here.

“When we heard the news that Coldplay had decided to perform in our city, we knew this was something really worth celebrating. You can feel the excitement building and we can’t wait to welcome onboard plenty of fans who would like to travel sustainably to see their favourite band live.

“I’d like to thank our Coldplay megafans Sarah and Toni for helping us to launch our new ‘Speed of Sound’ service in style, along with Nation Radio and the talented All For One Choir. It really is an honour to be part of a moment like this for the local community we’ve proudly served for the past 25 years.”

Louise Mendham, Service Delivery Director at Hull Trains