Leeds trains and services to London as mourners rush to pay last respects to the Queen

Leeds rail services to London are expected to be especially busy in the coming days as mourners race to the capital to pay their last respects to her late majesty the Queen.
Alex Grant
By Alex Grant
Published 15th Sep 2022, 11:45 BST
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Network Rail and train operators are working together to ensure as many seats and services are available as possible to enable people to pay their respects.

Running from Leeds to London Kings Cross, LNER have services operating every 30 minutes.

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Running from Leeds to London Kings Cross, LNER have services operating every 30 minutes. Picture: Getty Images.Running from Leeds to London Kings Cross, LNER have services operating every 30 minutes. Picture: Getty Images.
Running from Leeds to London Kings Cross, LNER have services operating every 30 minutes. Picture: Getty Images.

“Between now and the Royal Funeral, trains to and from London on all routes are expected to be very busy. We ask people to plan ahead and check before they travel.” a statement from the operator said.

The Queen passed away last Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle, aged 96, after spending over 70 years on the British throne.

Following being transported back to London, Her Majesty will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall until the morning of the State Funeral (Monday, September 19).

During the Lying-in-State, members of the public will have the opportunity to visit Westminster Hall to pay their respects to The Queen.

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