Politicians have called for an end to match-day travel chaos after fans were forced to wait for over an hour for trains after games. Kemptown MP Chris Ward and Lord Steve Bassam said they were frustrated by “unacceptable” scenes following Brighton matches at the Amex where long queues formed to try to get trains after the full-time whistle. The pair, both Albion fans, called on public transport operators to do more to fix the problems after some fans waited more than 90 minutes for trains after one midweek match in October.
Mr Ward said: “Matchday travel is often the worst part of going to games for many fans and the scenes after the Liverpool cup tie were completely unacceptable. Chris Ward, Brighton Kemptown MP (Image: UK Parliament) “The club has done so much to help fans and promote sustainable travel to the Amex but the current system simply isn’t working. “It’s a risk to fans, residents and staff at the club who have to manage scenes like last Wednesday night and face unacceptable abuse due to the delays.
"We need rail operators and bus companies to work with the club on this and to put on more dedicated services – for example dedicated shuttles between Lewes and Brighton on busy games. “I’ve spoken to the club about this and I know we can find a way forward – but this has gone on too long without action.” Lord Steve Bassam Fans were forced to wait in long queues for trains from Falmer Station following Albion’s Carabao Cup loss on October 30 a.