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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Ross Lydall

Queen’s state funeral operation ‘bigger than 2012 Olympics’, says London transport boss

Transport chiefs face a challenge “bigger than the Olympics” with “millions” of people expected to travel to central London for the Queen’s Laying-in-State and funeral.

Transport for London commissioner Andy Byford said the organisation wanted to pay tribute to the Queen by running the best possible service despite the unprecedented pressures – and to thank her for unveiling the Elizabeth line, which turned out to be one of her last engagements.

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