London ready for ‘one of busiest days’ for public transport – ever

London, The Gulf Observer: Transport for London (TfL) is preparing for around one million people to visit the capital for the Queen’s state funeral.

Around 250 extra rail services will run – including some overnight trains – and National Highways has suspended planned motorway closures across England.

There are fears the transport network will be overwhelmed on Monday afternoon if too many people visiting the capital travel home immediately after the funeral procession leaves Westminster shortly after noon.

Mourners are being urged to delay their return journeys and check for travel updates.TfL boss Andy Byford said the capital has seen “huge numbers of additional passengers” since the Queen died on 8 September, but demand will “reach a climax” on Monday.

“We’re ready for probably one of the busiest days Transport for London has ever faced,” he said.”It’s hard to say exactly how many additional people (will travel), but we’re preparing for potentially a million people just within the footprint of the royal palaces and Hyde Park.”