London’s mainline railway stations to stay open through night as Queen mourned

Transport for London says most people who travel into the capital should consider walking from mainline stations. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/Reuters

Mainline train stations will stay open in London throughout the night in coming days as transport authorities prepare to look after the huge number of people expected to pay their respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.

Restaurants and toilet facilities will stay open, with special “welfare trains” on platforms to seat vulnerable passengers who may have long waits to travel.