West Ham United has teamed up with Trainline to support the ‘I Came By Train’ movement, offering Hammers fans 20% off rail fares for selected Premier League and Barclays Women’s Super League away fixtures.
The ‘I Came By Train’ initiative promotes sustainable travel by encouraging supporters to opt for trains instead of cars—reducing emissions by a staggering 67% compared to driving. This new partnership allows fans to save money while making an eco-friendly choice when following their team on the road.
Exclusive Travel Discounts for Away Matches
As part of this pilot program, away match ticket holders can claim a 20% discount on train travel to the following fixtures:
🔹 Everton vs West Ham United – Saturday, 15th March, 3 pm (Premier League)
🔹 Manchester United vs West Ham United – Saturday, 10th May, 3 pm (Premier League)
🔹 Leicester City vs West Ham United Women – Sunday, 11th May, KO TBC (WSL)
(All fixtures subject to change)
To access the discount, fans purchasing tickets for these games will be invited to complete a short survey on how train travel can better support away trips. Upon completion, they will receive a unique discount code for use when booking advance rail tickets.
Fan and Club Reactions
Mike Field, a dedicated Hammers supporter and member of the Fan Advisory Board, praised the club’s move to ease the financial strain of following West Ham on the road:
**“We were delighted that the Club has heard our feedback about the increasing cost of away matches. When the Fan Advisory Board was approached about working with Trainline, we were supportive of fans being able to take advantage of discounted rail fares to away matches.
“Travelling to support West Ham United over land and sea can be expensive. This initiative provides a great opportunity for loyal supporters of both the men’s and women’s teams to reduce their carbon footprint whilst saving money on their travels to watch the Hammers in action.”**
Meanwhile, Natalie Marques, Head of the I Came By Train movement at Trainline, highlighted the role of football fans in driving sustainable change:
**“There is a huge opportunity to drive modal shift through fan power. The demand is there; football fans have a higher ambition than the general public to be more environmentally friendly. And there are lots of train routes in the UK that are faster, cheaper and always greener than driving!
“Having West Ham United join the team of clubs who are actively encouraging sustainable modal shift through the I Came By Train initiative is a huge win for the fans’ wallets and the planet.”**
How to Get Involved
Fans can learn more about the ‘I Came By Train’ movement and how to claim their travel discounts by visiting:
🔗 https://www.thetrainline.com/sustainable-travel
This exciting partnership offers West Ham supporters a smarter, cheaper, and more sustainable way to follow their team, proving that football and sustainability can go hand in hand.
🚆 Hammers fans—get on board!