First Great Western will be running more trains in Bath this weekend after long queues at the start of the city's Christmas Market.
At one point last Saturday, passengers had to be stopped from entering Bath Spa railway station, with queues stretching along Dorchester Street, while not far away, hundreds more queued for park and ride buses.
First Great Western has now said it will be running 12 additional trains to and from Bath on Saturday.
There will be six more evening trains, providing 3,000 extra seats, as well as an increase in lunchtime and morning services.
However, people are still being advised that it could be busy.
Bath Spa station manager Peter Rignall said: "It's is great to see the Christmas Market here in Bath, with 150 chalet stalls, proving ever popular.
"While our friendly and approachable staff will be on hand to help keep people moving, I would urge customers to allow time for their journeys, as during the evening peak some passengers may not be able to board their first choice train."
On top of the usual timetable, extra services will run at from Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads at 10.17, 10.54 and 12.15, we well as Bath to Bristol Temple Meads at 17.46, 18.45 and 19.55.
There will also be trains running from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury at 09.10, 10.04 and 11.13, and Bath to Westbury at 16.21, 17.25 and 18.25.
First has already been expanding its park and ride services over the Christmas period, but has agreed to look at whether it has the resources to improve this further.
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