RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015

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TOURNAMENT DATES & TIMES 10 Matches over 6 weeks

Trialling of operations with take place during the QBE International Matches on 15 August (8pm) and 5 September (2.30pm)

Date Pool Match KO

September 18 (Fri)

A Opening Ceremony 19:00

A England vs Fiji 20:00

September 19 (Sat) D France vs Italy 20:00

September 26 (Sat) A England vs Wales 20:00

October 3 (Sat) A England vs Australia 20:00

October 10 (Sat) A Australia vs Wales 16:45

October 17 (Sat) QF 2 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A 16:00

October 18 (Sun) QF 4 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B 16:00

October 24 (Sat) SF 1 QF1 v QF 2 16:00

October 25 (Sun) SF 2 QF3 vs QF4 16:00

October 31 (Sat) Final SF1 vs SF2 16:00

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 at TWICKENHAM STADIUM

• Different event setup from usual match days

• Broader spectator base – regional/national/international with different travel plans

• Managed access for residents and businesses

• Fanzone (improved spectator experience pre match) and community celebration

CHANGES

• New Resident Access Permits and New Transport Operations including managed A316 closure

• New temporary structures within Twickenham Stadium (North & West Car Parks)

• New parking arrangements

• Alternative use of Cardinal Vaughan School and Kneller Hall

• Match day Volunteers in Twickenham & Richmond – Visible presence, on hand to help

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TRANSPORT ENGLAND RUGBY 2015 / RICHMOND COUNCIL

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TRANSPORT ENHANCEMENTS for RWC MATCHES

• South West Trains capacity raised by 4,000 trips per hour

• 24Hr running on Piccadilly Line – 10 Bus shuttles to Boston Manor

• Bus Shuttle to Waterloo Station – 100 buses direct to Waterloo on exit

• Park and Ride Operations Kempton Park – 3,000+ car plus rail / bus shuttle Hounslow Civic Centre - 500 cars plus bus shuttle

• Promotion of National Express / Private Hire Coaches

• New taxi pick up / drop off points

• Travel Management/ Spectator Journey Planner - reduce and optimise

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A316 CLOSURE & MANAGED LOCAL ACCESS• A316 closed Hospital Bridge R’bt and London Rd (3Hrs before to

2Hrs after)

Closure done in consultation with TfL.

Wider Area, Local Area and Event Traffic accommodated

• Wider Area Traffic (80%) re-routed

Quicker journey times/less congestion

• Local Residents / Businesses

Permits for residents within the restricted area

BENEFITS

• Facilitates spectator shuttle bus operations - taking people away faster

• Residents / Businesses - improved local access

• Strategic -Through traffic re-routed to avoid delays

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WIDER TRAFFIC

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TWICKENHAM OPERATION

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RESIDENT ACCESS

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FANZONERICHMOND COUNCIL

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TRY IT – RUGBY JUST THE BEGINNING

12 June to 31 October

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FAN ZONEREQUIREMENT of ENGLAND 2015 as a HOST CITY

It must:• Hold a minimum capacity of 5,000 people

(capable of 10,000)• Be open for a minimum of 10 matches • Have large screens; stage; catering;

refreshments; sponsor space• Be free to enter when screening matches

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FAN ZONE – Where would it be?

– where would it be?

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FAN ZONE

• 18 September to 31 October • Enclosed/secure area; large marquee viewing tent;

activities• Match days - propose to show 19 matches – free

entry• ‘Non-Match’ days – propose 6 days of non-rugby

ticketed activities• Travel via public transport / foot – NO dedicated

parking • ‘Production Partner’ responsible for delivering

the Fan Zone - Underbelly

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FAN ZONE

Ongoing process:• Planning• Licencing • Transport• Event Management Plan

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Find out moreDrop in sessions – all 5-8pm

• Tuesday 23 June at St Stephens Church in St Margarets

• Tuesday 7 July at Clarendon Hall in Twickenham• Tuesday 14 July at Richmond Adult Community

CollegeSeparate briefings organised for Businesseswww.richmond.gov.uk/rwc2015_resident_briefings

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MORE INFORMATION

www.richmond.gov.uk/rugby_world_cup For timings, maps, sign-up to e-

newsletter and much more information

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Richmond Council: press-pr@richmond.gov.uk England Rugby 2015: community@england2015.com (RWC2015 Questions)RFU: twickenhamcommunity@rfu.com (QBE, RBS 6 Nations and other matches)

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