Public Transport changes for Ed Sheeran fans

Transperth is preparing for the first major live music performance at Optus Stadium this weekend.

Special public transport arrangements have been put in place to get Ed Sheeran fans to and from the concerts at Optus Stadium this weekend. 

Transperth said it would take up to two hours for concert-goers to get home following the shows on both Friday and Saturday night.

It also warned people to prepare their travel arrangements and allow plenty of time to get to the stadium.

Regular commuters are also warned that Friday afternoon’s Joondalup and Mandurah line services may appear busier because some train services will be reduced from six-car to three-car trains.

Armadale and Thornlie line services will be delayed and crowded because trains on those lines will stop at Perth Stadium Station. 

If you're heading to Ed on Friday March 2:

Trains
From 1pm timetabled services on the Armadale and Thornlie lines will stop at Perth Stadium Station. 
•    Mandurah Line passengers will all need to change in the city for a stadium train shuttle as per normal. 

Buses
To event: 
•    Route 661 shuttle from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station will operate every three minutes from 3pm.  
•    Use weekday Transperth bus feeder services to reach the city and change to a train or bus shuttle. 

From event: 
•    The special suburban bus network (to Karrinyup, Mirrabooka, Morley, Ellenbrook, Canning Vale, Curtin, Fremantle and Hamilton Hill) will run on a five-minute frequency from 10.30pm for approximately one hour after the event. 
•    The CBD shuttle to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station will operate on a three-minute frequency from 10.30pm.
•    There are some changes to bus stands since the last event. Staff will be on site to direct passengers.  

McIver and Claisebrook Station closures
•    Trains will not stop at Claisebrook or McIver stations after the concert – train replacement buses will operate. 

Parking
•    The joint-ticketing arrangement does not cover parking at Transperth stations. Passengers must pay for parking on weekdays. 

If you're heading to Ed on Saturday March 3:

Trains 
•    Mandurah Line passengers change in the city for a stadium train shuttle.

Buses 
•    Suburban special event buses running every 5-10 minutes before the concert on eight routes with first services arriving at the stadium about 5.30pm. 
•    Route 661 shuttle from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station every three minutes from about 3pm. 

McIver and Claisebrook Station closures:
•    Trains will not stop at Claisebrook or McIver stations after the concert – train replacement buses will operate. 
Parking
•    The joint-ticketing arrangement does not cover parking at Transperth stations however parking is free in Transperth car parks on weekends.