London grinds to a halt as roads are closed and trains into Paddington suspended as million people try to enter the capital

London has come to a halt as crowds descend on the capital for the Queen's funeral, with roads closed and rail lines suspended.

With around a million mourners heading to London and Windsor, Monday is set to be one of the UK's biggest transport operations.

"Bus routes in central, west and southwest London will also be severely affected with many routes on diversion or stopping short of their destinations."Members of the public on a Elizabeth Line train at standstill outside Royal Oak station in London.The Met Police shared maps of the city closures ahead of the funeral, adding: "Piccadilly is closed from 4pm-8pm and Victoria Street is closed from 7pm.

All railway lines between Slough and Paddington are blocked due to damage to overhead electric wires, with train services suspended.At Paddington passengers were being redirected to alternative routes including via Marylebone and Waterloo.

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