Stuart Lyon Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Whoever decided to allow the rugby and the football matches to kick off within half an hour of each other should be shot! Georgie Road, Dalry Road and the Haymarket junction were still gridlocked with traffic at 6pm last night. Traffic was backed up Grove Street as well. I think the diversions put in place were partly to blame but I suspect it was the preference given to trams at traffic lights which caused a lot of the problems. There were more trams than usual on the track because of the rugby so there was more pressure on the sequencing of traffic lights to the disadvantage of other road users. The driver of the bus I was on estimated that he would be an hour later than scheduled in reaching the terminus at Gorebridge so no doubt many of the other buses caught up in the chaos would be late too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C00l K1d Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I managed to get right upto the haymarket junction at about 6. They had the lights at red for Dalry road for about 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 We stayed in the ground until 6 thinking it'd clear but it didn't seem to. It was chaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Because of the heavy rain I took the bus from opposite McDonalds and eventually got off at Bensons and walked to Morrison St. No danger the bus I had left would pass me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Our supporters bus was stuck on Dalry Road for ages. Jumped off, had a drink in platform 5 then got a train. Gates were open so train cost nothing [emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 ScP - good for you! I wonder how many travelled for free on trains and trams yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 We were waiting at the machine to pay for the tickets and the woman who works for Scotrail said girls the gates are open, you'll get on for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 What a way to run a railway - still you'll not complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 The junction's a nightmare at the best of times. I've seen a few bumps on my way to/from work I'm surprised there's not been a more serious accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Le Clos Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Agreed it was a stupid decision. But what did you expect? Near enough 85,000 people emptying out onto the streets within 30 minutes of each other? Why would you park the car anywhere near that area or attempt to drive through it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 I was on a bus and then walked so no car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I noticed how busy Gorgie Road was after the game. Buses all looked rammed too. Weirdly I got home quicker than normal last night. My drive through Edinburgh and down the A7 seemed to get all the traffic lights at green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Le Clos Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I was on a bus and then walked so no car. Apologies. My mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I noticed how busy Gorgie Road was after the game. Buses all looked rammed too. Weirdly I got home quicker than normal last night. My drive through Edinburgh and down the A7 seemed to get all the traffic lights at green. Me too mate. Usual parking spot and near enough a clear run South Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Took me 50 minutes to get from tynecastle to the mound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious BIG Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 parked in Sainsburys, up around ball green, through roseburn and was in Leith walk by 10 past 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa hot fire Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Should have left at half time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambolass1000 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Why do people bring their cars anyway. As a resident near both stadiums you just can't move your car on match days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Why do people bring their cars anyway. As a resident near both stadiums you just can't move your car on match days Public transport isn't always an option for everyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Why do people bring their cars anyway. As a resident near both stadiums you just can't move your car on match daysNot just cars supporters buses too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Why do people bring their cars anyway. As a resident near both stadiums you just can't move your car on match days. I parked my car on Friday night. Still not moved it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I stay local but took the car to the game as I had my son and two of his pals. I had a last minute change of heart and decided not to park too close to Tynie and chose Chesser instead. Thank feck. Despite getting absolutely soaked and frozen to the bone walking back to the car the roads looked rammed as we made our way back. Didnae stop the young team whinging at me even though I explained why it was better to park where we did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Why do people bring their cars anyway. As a resident near both stadiums you just can't move your car on match days I normally don't but did yesterday. Would've cost me 7.70 in adult and kid bus fares. Parked at Chesser, 15 min walk either way. Heavy traffic missed , hame nae bother. I normally bevvy at matches so would've probably missed traffic afterwards anyway once it cleared but car was good choice yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Why do people bring their cars anyway. As a resident near both stadiums you just can't move your car on match days Why do you have a car then? oh right, same reason as those parking near your house. Public transport isnt an option for everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Reston to Berwick 12 mins car dropped off Berwick to Haymarket 55 mins Walk to Tynecastle 20 mins Same on way back 4 hour return 10-0 priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Supporters bus left Tranent 14.10 Parked at Westfield 14.35.Left Westfield 17.05 Back Tranent 17.40.No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewB Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Whoever decided to allow the rugby and the football matches to kick off within half an hour of each other should be shot! Georgie Road, Dalry Road and the Haymarket junction were still gridlocked with traffic at 6pm last night. Traffic was backed up Grove Street as well. I think the diversions put in place were partly to blame but I suspect it was the preference given to trams at traffic lights which caused a lot of the problems. There were more trams than usual on the track because of the rugby so there was more pressure on the sequencing of traffic lights to the disadvantage of other road users. The driver of the bus I was on estimated that he would be an hour later than scheduled in reaching the terminus at Gorebridge so no doubt many of the other buses caught up in the chaos would be late too. Poor decision re scheduling. I thought the Six Nations games didn't usually clash with HMFC home league games. I know the autumn internationals at Murrayfield and HMFC cup games can muck up the schedules but I think it was poor to have both as PM kick-offs. I would hope the club would provide a bit of feedback to the police / SRU / Six Nations committee / SPFL. It wasn't the hugest issue in the world, but with a wee bit more planning it could have been avoided / diluted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chae Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Parked in our usual secret spot, and we were stopped twice between Gorgie and East Calder. Made it in about 15 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romanov Stole My Pension Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 It was a pain, but the alternative would be shifting our game to 12.30 (they wouldn't move the rugby for us). I'm more than happy to put up with a longer journey home if we're getting Saturdays 3pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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