They are not every 10 to 15 mins, there is only 1 per hour to Manchester from Bank Quay. Why go that way when you can go direct from Central? There's 2 an hour direct to Deansgate, 25mins at 34 past the hour, 31mins at 59 past the hour. And there are 4 an hour direct to Oxford Road.

That said, I think I'll drive this year. Did the train last year and whilst the trains were OK, coping with thousands of people in confined spaces, many of whom don't know how to behave, is not pleasant.

There is a tram stop at Old Trafford cricket ground (called Old Trafford so you can't miss it). When you come out Old Trafford is right in front you, about a mile away. You can get that back into town if you like - they'll be a bit of queue but it moves quite quickly most times - it didn't last year, which is why I suggested moving to another stop. If you've never done the tram before, just go to Old Trafford and back, it'll be fine.

Trying to get on at Trafford Bar is daft because the tram will already be full after Old Trafford. Get the tram in the other direction to Stretford then get off, cross over, and back on so you're on before it gets to Old Trafford.

If you go the other way (from the Quays) then get on at Salford Quays rather than Exchange Quay because Exchange Quay will be a lot busier.

The train from right outside the ground is the easiest way though.

Is anyone who went on the rattler last year not doing so this year ?

Has anyone e-mailed Northern Rail , Trans Pennine Express and East Midlands Trains to ask about extra coaches being put on to help out ??

good luck to everyone getting train on sat i was meant to be but thankfully got a lift of a mate now

IT IS A TRAIN TO/FROM MANCHESTER, 15 RAIL MILES!

Calm down people!!!!