Julian Crow, FGW regional manager, said the rise in passenger numbers was "great news".

BBC: Rail franchise row: Fears of Great Western 'overcrowding'

First Great Western (FGW) and the British Transport Police say fans risk missing the final if they are caught.

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This probably won't be the last culling of the announcements as First Group, which runs FGW, also operates many of the UK's railways.

BBC: End in sight for 'pointless' rail announcements?

First Great Western (FGW) announced on Tuesday it is cutting some announcements including one which tells passengers they cannot smoke, the location of standard and first class seating and 'mind the gap' at stations (where there is no gap).

BBC: End in sight for 'pointless' rail announcements?