Transport officials have confirmed that additional train services will be provided for individuals traveling to London to pay their respects to the Queen.
On some routes, limited service will operate through the night.
On Wednesday, the public will be able to attend the lying-in-state at Westminster Hall beginning at 17:00 BST, so demand is anticipated to be particularly high.
The Rail Delivery Group stated that it was doing “all possible” to ensure smooth travel during the mourning period.
The trade association that represents train operators advised consumers to consult travel planners for the most recent information.
The Queen, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 96, will lay in state at Westminster Hall for four days before her funeral, allowing the public to visit her coffin.
It is anticipated that hundreds of thousands, if not millions, will travel to the capital.
The Rail Delivery Group stated that as a result, services to and stations in London will be “very busy.
It has asked travelers to leave ample time for travel during the official mourning period, which concludes on the day of the state burial for the Queen, Monday, September 19th.
“Check before traveling”
Transport for London and Network Rail stated that they had plans to make travel “as simple as possible.”
Sir Peter Hendy, chairman of Network Rail, stated that the transportation industry is working hard to help people pay their respects in London and around the United Kingdom.
We anticipate the roads and transportation networks to be crowded, so please verify before you travel.
Network Rail stated that a normal timetable would be in effect on the day of the funeral, as opposed to a shortened timetable and additional services that might operate on a typical bank holiday.
Andy Byford, TfL’s transport commissioner, stated that while normal services were scheduled on the London Underground, “there may be last-minute modifications and diversions due to the high volume of travelers and necessary road closures.”
Some underground stations will be busier than usual, according to TfL, with some disruptions to be expected due to the temporary closure of some stations or the alteration of customary routes to and from stations.
People have been advised to avoid the Green Park tube station if at all possible, instead using Victoria, Piccadilly Circus, or St. James’s Park.
This Sunday, the Elizabeth Line will operate 12 trains per hour on the central stretch between Paddington and Abbey Wood, when it normally operates no services on Sundays.
Some bus services, including night buses, will be rerouted due to road closures, and some taxi ranks will be closed since taxis and coaches will be affected by road closures.
Tuesday afternoon, the coffin of the Queen will be flown from Edinburgh Airport to RAF Northolt before being transported to London.
Due to the temporary closure of Edinburgh’s airspace, several scheduled arrivals and departures have been canceled or rescheduled.
