Adele's record-breaking concert in Subiaco on Tuesday night is expected to push Perth's public transport system to its limits, with 65,000 people to descend on Domain Stadium during afternoon peak hour.
Public Transport Authority spokeswoman Claire Krol has warned concert-goers to allow plenty of extra time to get to and from the venue for the concert.
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Adele to stop traffic in Perth
Superstar Adele has hit Perth and we're being warned to expect a commuter nightmare as fans make their way to Domain Stadium on Tuesday night. Vision: Today Perth News.
"We've got more than 120 extra train services and then the existing services will be bolstered so that means that instead of being a two car-set, there will be four car-sets."
This stage is beautifully made! Xxx #ADELE #adelelive2017 #australia pic.twitter.com/EoGdNh7KE0
— adelel_b_adkins (@adelel_b_adkins) February 28, 2017
"Please remember to be patient.... the last time we had a concert this size was in 2010 when U2 played and that was 55,000 people, this is 65,000 people," Ms Krol said.
People who catch the Fremantle line are asked to avoid the service completely if possible, with it expected to be the heaviest hit by the concert.
Free public transport is included in the ticket price for Adele concert-goers.
Train services
Joondalup line – Transperth recommends passengers jump off the train at Leederville Station to avoid having to transfer lines in the city. Domain Stadium is approximately 1.5 kilometres from the station.
Midland and Armadale lines – will have to transfer through the city.
Buses
Additional shuttle buses (Route 80) will leave from stands 1 to 4 at Perth Busport from 4.30pm.
Road closures
From 4pm, local roads around Domain Stadium will be closed.
Parking
There is limited parking in Subiaco. Domain Stadium has three onsite car parks at Kitchener Park, Subiaco Football Club and Market Square but these car parks are usually reserved.
Limited free ACROD parking is available ay Kitchener Park and Market Square.
Getting home
A special events bus to Perth Busport will operate from Roberts Road, at the corner of Coghlan Street after the concert.
Trains will be running around every seven to eight minutes from 10.45pm until 1am on the Mandurah and Joondalup lines and every 10 to 15 minutes on the Midland, Armadale and Thornlie lines.
The Fremantle line trains will depart every 10 minutes between 10pm and midnight.
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