How will UK and London travel be affected by the Queen’s funeral?
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Welfare trains” are being provided overnight at stations including London Marylebone, St Pancras and King’s Cross: empty trains parked at platforms to allow people to rest comfortably, with refreshment facilities nearby. 1140 - 1210: no aircraft movements to support the two-minute silence at the conclusion of Her Majesty’s funeral 1345 - 1420: no arrivals to support the procession of Her Majesty’s hearse 1505 - 1645: no departures to support the ceremonial procession via the Long Walk to Windsor Castle 1645 - 2100: we will operate a reduced departure rate to support the committal service at St George’s Chapel” British Airways has cancelled 100 flights to and from Heathrow on Monday; it says these are 50 round-trips on short-haul routes which have plenty of departures from the UK. A spokesperson for London City airport said: “During the state funeral, London City flights will not fly over Westminster out of respect for the funeral service for Her Majesty the Queen. The company says: “Customers will then need to use either the London Underground Uxbridge branch of the Metropolitan or Piccadilly lines or the Oxford Tube coach service which departs from Hillingdon for onwards travel into central London.” The last Megabus arrival into VCS on Sunday night is 10pm, with later arrivals that evening dropping off at Baker Street.
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