Fans feel 'gouged' by £111 World Cup train tickets
Summary
Train tickets to the World Cup games at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey now cost $150 for a 30-minute trip, much higher than usual fares. Fans and officials have criticized these prices as very expensive, especially since previous World Cups offered free travel, and there are no discounts for children or seniors.Key Facts
- A train trip from Penn Station, Manhattan to MetLife Stadium costs $150, a much higher price than the normal $12.90 return fare.
- Shuttle bus tickets to the stadium cost $80 and both train and bus tickets cannot be transferred or refunded.
- MetLife Stadium will host eight World Cup matches, including England’s group game and the final on July 19.
- Previous World Cups in Russia and Qatar had free travel for fans, but in the US this is not the case despite promises.
- New Jersey’s governor criticized FIFA for not funding transport and said local commuters should not pay the high costs.
- Other host cities have lower or free transport prices; for example, Arlington offers free shuttles and Philadelphia keeps usual fares.
- The Football Supporters' Association says the high costs make fans feel unwelcome and unfairly charged with no discounts available.
- Similar high prices were also set for matches at Gillette Stadium near Boston, with train fares at $80 and coach tickets at $95.
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