London transport operators must accommodate all those wishing to pay their respects to the deceased War Elizabeth II. This is more difficult than 2012 Olympics.
This was revealed by the train operator, Rail Delivery Group. They say, the train ticket bookings are very high because Queen Elizabeth II died, is unprecedented.
Not only that, Transport for London boss Andy Byford said it was facing the biggest event and challenge. “I think it’s more difficult than the Olympics,” he said The SunThursday (15/9/2022).
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“When it comes to sporting events, you know where and how many people are going. But at events like this, there’s a lot more to the unknown,” he said.
Meanwhile Network Rail promised to run all-night service on certain routes. They are also preparing an additional train next Monday for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
However, the public was warned that some train stations would be temporarily closed. Closure will be carried out if the crowd is too large.
In addition, mourners were also asked to avoid Green Park Tube Station, which is located near Buckingham Palace. The station was also briefly closed last weekend due to crowds.
Elsewhere, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he was paying serious attention to train operator Avanti’s promise to provide an additional eight services a day to the capital. However, the service only lasts for a short time.
Currently, the public can pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall. They were given the opportunity to come until Monday (19/9/2022). Westminster Hall itself is open 24 hours to accommodate the wishes of mourners to visit the body of Queen Elizabeth II.
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