ScotRail is once again gearing up to help thousands of rugby fans travel to the capital this weekend for Scotland’s first home fixture of this year’s Guinness Six Nations campaign against England.

Fans are encouraged to make the most of Scotland’s Railway and travel to Edinburgh by train. To make journeys easier, ScotRail will be operating longer trains on key routes to and from the capital wherever possible throughout the day.

The Scotland men’s team will take on their historic rivals for the sold-out Calcutta Cup, the oldest trophy in international rugby, at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, 14 February, with a 16:40 kick-off.

Haymarket Station is the closest to Murrayfield, just a short walk or tram ride from the stadium. After the match, fans travelling by train should head to Haymarket, where a designated holding area on Haymarket Terrace will help manage crowds safely and efficiently. Staff will then direct customers to the correct queues for their trains home.

Supporters are advised to purchase return tickets in advance via the ScotRail app, online, at a ticket office, or from a self-service ticket machine. Additional ScotRail staff will be available throughout the day to assist customers and ensure journeys run smoothly.

“It’s always a special atmosphere when the Scotland team run out at Murrayfield, and with a sell-out crowd expected for the Calcutta Cup it promises to be another fantastic occasion.

“We’re operating longer trains on key routes to help supporters travel to Edinburgh and get home as smoothly as possible after the final whistle.

“Taking the train is the easiest way to enjoy the day – it avoids traffic, gets you close to the stadium, and lets fans focus on soaking up the matchday atmosphere and cheering on Scotland.”

Phil Campbell, ScotRail Customer Operations Director.