{"id":35412,"date":"2019-03-15T12:57:41","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T12:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=35412"},"modified":"2019-03-15T12:57:41","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T12:57:41","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-if-youre-coming-to-cardiff-for-the-six-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2019\/03\/15\/what-you-need-to-know-if-youre-coming-to-cardiff-for-the-six-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know if you&#039;re coming to Cardiff for the Six Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BAD weather threatens to dampen tomorrow\u2019s Six Nations fixture as Wales go for the Grand Slam.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another yellow weather warning has been issued for wind just days after Wales was battered by <a href=\"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2019\/03\/12\/storm-gareth-set-to-hit-morning-rush-hour-with-bad-weather-overnight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Storm Gareth<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0And while Cardiff has narrowly escaped a yellow warning for rain, most of South Wales is subject to that.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cardiff Council predicted that up to 275,000 people could be in the city to watch the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">match<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0but that number could fall due to the bad weather.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Met Office has warned that delays to public transport are likely and Transport for Wales said they are dealing with three major events on their network: the Grand Slam match in Cardiff, Swansea City&#8217;s FA Cup quarter final against Manchester City and the Cheltenham Gold Cup horse racing festival (which ends today).<\/span><br \/>\nThe bad weather forecast also forced plans for a big screen in the city centre to be abandoned earlier this week.<br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tens of thousands of people watched on big screens when Wales played Ireland for the Grand Slam in 2005, but these scenes will not be repeated thanks to a grim weather forecast.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35430 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-1024x814.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-1024x814.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-770x612.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-1536x1222.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-500x398.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-293x233.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-1400x1114.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n.png 1730w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35430 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-1024x814.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-1024x814.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-770x612.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-1536x1222.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-500x398.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-293x233.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n-1400x1114.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/53848815_2267559783522804_4001057173491679232_n.png 1730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Train<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transport for Wales\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TfW<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have advised those travelling to allow for weather conditions and to dress appropriately in warm clothing, as customers are likely to queue for services after the match.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central station and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TfW<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have asked passengers to allow plenty of time and not to wait for the last service to go home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35414 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-770x539.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-293x205.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35414 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-770x539.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam-293x205.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/queue-system-for-grand-slam.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPlease be aware you could be queuing for up to 90 minutes for your train but please be patient \u2013 the queuing system is for your personal safety,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TfW<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Passengers can stay up to date with any weather delays or problems to train services by downloading the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tfwrail.wales\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TfW<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rail app and the network\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfwrail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter page<\/a> will be manned by staff in control rooms and in contact with Network Rail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bus<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A full city\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">centre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0street closure will be in place, as is usual for big match days, with diversions in place from 11.00 to 18.30.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Westgate Street, Wood Street, Havelock Street, St Mary Street, Castle Street and Duke Street will be closed to traffic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">During that time, Cardiff Bus will be operating at temporary city\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">centre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0bus stops.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop.jpg 567w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop-500x547.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop-293x320.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop.jpg 567w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop-500x547.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/bus-stop-293x320.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can check Cardiff\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bus\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffbus.com\/news#_subnav03\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">news website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for the latest updates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cardiff Airport<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over 3,500 Irish rugby fans are expected to fly into Cardiff Airport for tomorrow\u2019s match.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cardiff Airport say there will be over 50 extra flights with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flybe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Enter Air, Ryanair and Aer Lingus from Thursday through to Saturday.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spencer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Birns<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Commercial Director at Cardiff Airport, said: \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ll be working as a team to prepare for the fans\u2019 arrival and look forward to extending a warm Welsh welcome to our visitors from Ireland.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Roof<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Irish and Welsh rugby fans have been eagerly awaiting confirmation on whether the Principality Stadium\u2019s roof will be open or closed in tomorrow\u2019s bad weather.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tensions arose when Wales asked the Six Nations for permission for the roof to be closed, when such a decision is normally left to the visitors and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0be mutually agreed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the Captain\u2019s Run this morning, the roof was closed but it has since been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/rugby-union\/47574452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">announced<\/a> that the roof will be open at Ireland&#8217;s request.<\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35421 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-300x225.jpg 300w, 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width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/03\/roof-closed.jpg 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