WalesOnline readers have taken to our comments section to debate a cross party Senedd committee that has complained that "simply inadequate" rail services are failing people who attend important events in Wales. The committee recommends that Transport for Wales (TfW) boost its plans for major concerts and athletic events after a recent example where the last train departed just minutes after a recent Wales football match's final whistle. Rail users in Wales have been having their say in our comments section.

Many people also struggled following Bruce Springsteen's concert last week in Cardiff and Cardiff is not the only city affected, Swansea's music venues have spoken of the "uphill struggle" they face due to easterly trains not running late enough at night. Audiences are forced to leave before the main act even starts, and one band even had to shorten their set and "run out the door" in order to make the last train.

Transport for Wales say they are improving their track record and are planning extra services for the upcoming Taylor Swift concert in Cardiff this summer. However, TfW events planning manager Georgina Wills says: " there are a reduced number of services on a Sunday and trains are expected to be very busy, customers are advised to allow plenty of time for their journey."

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Commenter Edmondson69 writes: “Try getting a train going east from Swansea after 10pm ,new arena vibrant nightlife try getting home by train.....nope.” Sian Cwmavon agrees: “My partner and I went to see Brian Cox 18 months ago on the same day as Wrestlemania in the stadium. When we got back to central, our train was in and it was absolutely packed. I'm disabled and had to sit in the corridor by the toilet. So yes I agree the transport is terrible on days or nights when there are events on.”

JackwiththeKnack is fed up: “Went to Bruce's gig on Sunday and having previously experienced night trains, I decided to take my car. This was far better than being packed in like sardines.”

BrynCartwright also agrees: “I’m waiting for TFW to introduce carriages with no seats at all. This way they could get even more people on board. Standing is now the norm on their trains not just when big events are on. How often have people stood on a crowded platform to see a single or double carriage train heading towards them? It’s not acceptable that this has been normalised.”

Almanacky sees it differently: “Simple solution, do not have this type of event in the middle of a city. A total inconvenience for the residents. Trains should be for workers and necessary travel only not for once in a blue moon whingers who want to see their favourite overpaid rock stars and rugby players. Whoneedssleep writes: “How about playing the games and the concerts earlier in the day instead of blaming TFW?”

Boredtaxidriver62 declares: "On the flipside, maybe if the concert goers, didn't leave the trains in a shocking state, maybe, they would put extra trains on. Always 2 sides to every story."

Steven54 says: “One of problems is that many people and particularly politicians have no understanding of operating trains .Once, really a long time ago now, the railways had lots of old coaches that could be utilised for for excursions, football specials etc. Today's trains cost a lot of money. The main purpose of trains is every day services. You cannot afford to have extra trains held in reserve for special events, without great and costly organisation and paying overtime for train crews and signalling staff.”

How have the rail services in Wales affected you? Join the conversation in our comments section.