Will trains run on Monday? Travel plans for Queen’s funeral

King Charles III with the Queen's coffin
The Queen will make her closing journey on Monday as she prepares to buried with Prince Philip (Image: JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)

With the funeral of the Queen on Monday, September 19, the capital will certainly be the busiest it’s been in a while.

Monday has been declared a financial institution vacation, and already loads of retailers and extra will probably be closed for the day (although many pubs are staying open!).

If you happen to’re planning on travelling into London to witness historical past, will trains nonetheless be operating?

Right here’s what we learn about journey plans for Monday.

Are trains operating on the Queen’s funeral?

Sure, trains will probably be operating on Monday 19 September with a standard timetable anticipated.

Jason Webb, the Rail Supply Group’s Buyer Data Director, has stated: ‘On the day of the funeral, individuals ought to plan fastidiously the timing of their journey house as trains and stations are prone to be extraordinarily busy.’

‘It won't be doable to view each the funeral in London and journey to Windsor, the place Her Majesty the Queen will probably be laid to relaxation. Individuals ought to plan to view one or the opposite and permit loads of time to journey to both location.’

‘Trains to and from London are anticipated to be busy till the funeral, and to and from Windsor on Monday.’

Queuing methods could also be carried out at stations when overcrowded.

Moreover, some prepare firms are offering restricted additional companies throughout and after the funeral – Southeastern and South Western Railway are two stations who've confirmed a restricted variety of additional trains operating all through the evening.

It’s advisable to maintain checking your routes to see if any companies are affected or added as Nationwide Rail have confirmed that plans are on-going.

In an announcement, they stated: ‘We're working with our companions to overview preparations to get individuals to view the funeral the place doable and the place there may be capability.’

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