'Please do not plan to view the service in London and then travel to Windsor. Windsor most likely will be full by this time. It is best to choose one location and remain there to pay your respects.'
Huge crowds are expected to descend on London this week while the Queen's body lies in state in Westminster
As a result transport operators are urging people to plan ahead with London set to be even busier than usual.So far train companies have not announced plans to run additional services on the days the Queen lies in state and on the day of her funeral. That messages has been echoed by train companies such as Avanti West Coast and Chiltern Railways, which both run services from Birmingham and the West Midlands into central London.The Rail Delivery Group has suggested that once in London, people consider walking to their final destinations if practical and possible.
People are also being urged to avoid Green Park tube station if possible. People are being urged to consider using Victoria, Piccadilly Circus or St James’ Park stations instead, all of which are a short walk from Buckingham Palace. National Rail Enquiries has warned that both Windsor and Eton Riverside and Windsor and Eton Central stations will be especially busy during this time, and may become full.
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