Royal mourners face rail disruption on journey to Windsor Castle (updated)

GWR

19/09/2022 10:51

(Adds update from GWR)
    LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Trains travelling from London to
Windsor, where Queen Elizabeth will be buried later on Monday,
were severely disrupted by technical problems, straining the
public transport system as tens of thousands travel around the
capital.
    Great Western Railway (GWR) said that all lines between
Paddington and key connection point Reading, were blocked,
advising passengers to take an alternative route to Windsor, the
town that is home to the Windsor Castle royal residence.
    In an update issued at 0930 GMT, GWR said the disruption was
likely to continue for the rest of the day.
    Later, the queen's coffin is due to be driven to Windsor,
where she will be buried alongside her late husband Prince
Philip in a small chapel in a private ceremony after the
funeral. Large crowds are expected throughout the
town. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL8N30P0LA

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