London to Improve Transport System in time for 2012 Olympics
25 Jun
A high speed ‘Javelin’ train that will speed up journey times for visitors to the 2012 Olympics has been tested in London. The train took 30 minutes to get from St Pancras station to Ashford in Kent, a journey that usually takes 80 minutes. The Javelin train will act as a shuttle taking spectators from St Pancras station to the Olympics site at Stratford in just seven minutes. It is part of a series of major investments in London’s transport system in order to prepare for the influx of visitors in 2012.
London aims to improve it’s public transport system and provide green alternatives for 2012. Walking and cycling routes are being created in order to encourage spectators to ‘stride or ride’ to the events in order to reduce congestion.
Although the Olympic committee is focusing on green and low cost travel alternatives the influx of people into London will also benefit other areas of the transport industry. Taxi cabs and car hire companies are sure to benefit. Those who offer car hire at Heathrow airport or a taxi ride out to the east end will no doubt see a rise in customers.
