London Underground stations may be closed at short notice as people flock to pay their respects at royal parks and commemorative events following the Queen's death, Transport for London (TfL) has warned. It has also said that buses could be diverted or stop short of their destination.
The nation is currently observing a period of mourning, which will last until after the Queen's state funeral on Monday 19 September. During that time, TfL expects its services to be very busy as a number of ceremonial events take place, and people come from around the country to pay their respects in the capital.
It says that tubes and trains will generally run as normal, but that stations near commemorative events will be have more people using them than usual and may have to close at short notice at the busiest times for safety reasons. Other measures for keeping crowds safe could include queues or changes to the way passengers enter or exit stations.
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Green Park station was made 'exit only' yesterday (September 11) due to the huge numbers of people arriving at the park with flowers. People wanting to leave the area had to walk to the nearby Piccadilly Circus or Hyde Park Corner Stations.
The stops that are expected to be particularly busy include: Westminster, Green Park, Charing Cross, Embankment, Victoria, Waterloo, St James's Park, Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park Corner and Marble Arch. Travellers can see the latest status updates for the tube network here.
London buses are also likely to be affected by events in the capital. Road closures will mean that some routs in the centre of the city, particularly around Westminster, will be diverted or will stop short of their destination. They may also run a reduced timetable and some night services will be affected. Services updates for buses can be found here.
TfL stresses that one of the best ways to get around central London is on foot. It says that for short journeys, walking is likely to be the quickest option.
Cyclists are warned that central London will be very busy and that they shouldn't use roads that are closed to motor traffic. They should follow the instructions of stewards and police, and may need to dismount and walk at times.
Road closures and high volumes of traffic mean that driving into central London is not advised. Motorists should allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routs, TfL suggests.
National Rail services will also be busier than usual, especially before and after ceremonial events. Travellers can check for updates on the National Rail website.
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