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Rail and bus are best for U2 concert

U2 fans are encouraged to use public transport to and from Cape Town Stadium on Friday night to avoid congestion. Extra event-related public transport will supplement the usual public transport services and Metrorail has arranged for additional trains to run after the event. This will ease the anticipated high traffic flows and ensure that fans arrive on time and are not delayed after the concert.

Rail

Travel on event related rail will be free of charge on presentation of a valid concert ticket. Metrorail trains before the event will run on their usual schedule and after the event on the following time schedule:

Trains departing Cape Town Station
Route
To station
Train no.
Time
Platform
Southern line
All stations (Suburban line) Fish Hoek
0265
Departs 00:30
8
Arrives 01:28
All stations (Suburban line) Fish Hoek
0267
Departs 01:00
3
Arrives 01:58
All stations (Suburban line) Fish Hoek
0269
Departs 01:30
5
Arrives 02:28
All stations (Cape Flats) Heathfield
0585
Departs 00:30
13
Arrives 01:10
All stations (Cape Flats) Heathfield
0587
Departs 01:30
15
Arrives 02:10
Northern line
Express to Kentemade then all stations (Monte Vista line) Bellville
2871
Departs 00:30
21
Arrives 01:03
Express to Kentemade then all stations (Monte Vista line) Kraaifontein
2573
Departs 01:00
22
Arrives 01:42
Express to Kentemade then all stations (Monte Vista line) Kraaifontein
2575
Departs 01:30
23
Arrives 02:13
All stations Strand
3271
Departs 01:05
11
Arrives 02:16
All Stations – Bellville , Eersteriver, Stellenbosch Muldersvlei
3471
Departs 01:20
10
Arrives 02:34
Central line
Express to Mutual then all stations Chris Hani
9985
Departs 00:55
19
Arrives 01:56
All stations Kapteinsklip
9583
Departs 01;00
17
Arrives 01:53
Monte Vista (additional train from Bellville)
All stations Cape Town
2872
Departs 20:04
2
Arrives 20:37

Enquiries can be directed to 0800 65 64 63 – the City’s 24/7 toll-free (from a landline) Transport Information Centre.

Those travelling by train can take advantage of the City’s Park and Rides, which offer secure parking conveniently situated near or at rail stations.

Rail Station Location of Park-and-Ride Operational hours Parking Fee Security
Athlone East of the station Unrestricted Free Additional security will be provided from 14:00 until 30 minutes after the last train has left the station
Brackenfell Either side of the station with access of both Old Paarl Road and Brackenfell Boulevard Unrestricted Free
Century City At Ratanga Junction. A free shuttle service will transport you to the station from 14:00 until 30 minutes after the last train has left the station R20 per vehicle
Claremont East of the station, off Palmyra Road Unrestricted Free
Fish Hoek At the station with additional parking at the eastern end of the beach parking area Unrestricted A nominal fee may apply at the beach
Goodwood The parking area at GrandWest. Proceed through the Casino to the train station 24/7 A nominal fee is applicable 24/7
Kuils River Either side of the station with access off New Nooiensfontein Drive or from Van Riebeek Road off Station Road Unrestricted Free Additional security will be provided from 14:00 until 30 minutes after the last train has left the station
Mitchell’s Plain At the station off Hazeldene Avenue Unrestricted Free
Oostersee At the station off Mike Pienaar Boulevard in Oostersee Street Unrestricted Free
Ottery Either side of the station but primarily on the eastern side, off Panton Road Unrestricted Free
Retreat West of the station with access off Main Road Unrestricted Free
Strand At the station or across the road at the municipal offices Unrestricted Free


Bus

Travel on event related shuttle buses will be free of charge on presentation of a valid concert ticket. The following Park and Rides have been set up for fans’ convenience:

Event bus shuttles

Event Shuttle Location of Park-and-Ride Operational hours Parking Fee Security
UCT UCT Upper Campus off the M3 14:00 until 01:30 Free Additional security will be provided from 14:00 until 01:30
Hout Bay Kronendal Primary School 14:00 until 01:30 R20 per vehicle
On street at Maiden’s Cove or in the municipal parking area off Victoria Road 14:00 until 01:30 Free


Once fans have arrived in Cape Town, they can take the free bus from the Civic Centre station in Hertzog Boulevard to Cape Town Stadium bus station. The first bus will leave the Civic Centre bus station at 14:00. A bus will leave every 15 minutes or when full. The last bus will leave the Stadium bus station at 01:00. Alternatively, they can walk to the stadium using the Fan Walk. Roads down the fan walk will be closed from 16:30. A contra-flow system will be provided for local vehicle access on the mountain side carriageway on Main Road in Green Point between York and De Smit Streets.

Cycle

Fans wishing to cycle to the stadium are encouraged to do so. Racks for locking bicycles are located on the eastern (Waterfront) side of the elevated circle at the stadium. Cyclists must provide their own lock and chain as bicycles are left at own risk. Please remember the “ridesafe” motto and wear a helmet, have adequate lighting and wear reflective clothing. (NB: helmets are not allowed inside the stadium.) Due to the number of people using the Fan Walk, cyclists coming from the CBD should use the route through the V&A Waterfront or the back roads in De Waterkant to access the stadium.

Published by Martin Pollack.
 
2011/02/16
© City of Cape Town, 2012