FOOTBALL fans heading to Hampden Park next weekend for the Betfred Scottish League Cup semi-finals have been issued with travel advice.

The ScotRail Alliance said they will put on extra carriages to trains between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida and Kings Park to help fans get to and from the stadium.

The train firm, however, warn services will be busy.

Celtic meet Hibernian for the second time in a month for a 12.15pm kick-off on Saturday, October 21, while Rangers face Motherwell on Sunday, October 22 at 2:30pm.

Customers heading to the games are advised to allow additional time for travel, as queuing systems will be in place at Glasgow Central prior to kick off, and at Mount Florida / Kings Park after the final whistle.

Extra staff will be on hand to assist customers and, as with most large events, alcohol bans will be in place.

Hibs fans are reminded trains to Glasgow leave Edinburgh via Bathgate and via Shotts as well as on the Edinburgh to Glasgow mainline, which will be much busier than normal.

On Sunday, Motherwell supporters are encouraged to make their way to Kings Park.

John McBrinn, ScotRail Alliance Head of Customer Experience Major Stations, said: “These are really big games for the teams involved, and we’re looking forward to once again help fans travel to the national stadium to cheer on their side.

“Trains heading to Glasgow and Mount Florida will be extremely busy, so customers should make sure they buy their tickets before they board.

“We will be doing everything we can to keep people moving hassle free, but supporters should plan their journeys in advance at scotrail.co.uk or on the ScotRail app.”