England fans heading to Boston for Tuesday's World Cup showdown with Ghana are in for a pricey ride - literally! Reports from the ground suggest that transport ticket prices have skyrocketed during the tournament, leaving supporters feeling like they're stuck between a rock and a hard place. A standard train fare that normally costs around £15.10 is now a whopping £60.40, while parking near the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough has become an extortionate £135.89 - talk about getting fleeced!
Scottish fans who've been through this before are warning England supporters to prepare for a marathon of a journey, not just on the pitch. 'Arrive four hours early', one seasoned fan advises, while another shares tales of post-match train journeys that took up to nine hours - blimey! These horror stories highlight the logistical nightmares and prolonged travel times that fans might face, particularly after the final whistle.
With thousands expected to descend on Boston, many England fans are biting the bullet and starting their match day journey at dawn. Matthew Maidment, 23, from south-east London, has splashed out on a special train ticket, planning to be in the city centre by 9 am before heading to the stadium midday to soak up the pre-match atmosphere.
The MBTA is urging supporters to book tickets in advance and stick to designated queue times, as nearly 70% of England v Ghana train service tickets have already been snapped up. Additional signage and pedestrian routes have been put in place after previous matches saw some passengers get lost - or worse!