The Elizabeth line features 10 new stations built by Crossrail Ltd. How many stops will the Elizabeth line have? 41 accessibleThe Elizabeth line stretches more than 100km from Reading and Heathrow in the west through central tunnels across to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. The new railway built by Crossrail Ltd stops at […]
Category: London
How Does The London Bridge Work?
Electric pumps were used to create oil-hydraulic energy to turn the cogs and open the bascules. These new engines were installed while the steam system was still in operation, so the Bridge could still open for passing river vessels. In 1976, the work was completed, Tower Bridge became fully electro-hydraulic powered. What is special about […]
Why Was London Bridge Station Evacuated Today?
London Bridge station was evacuated this afternoon due to a fire alert. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed a incident was taking place. The station serves both the London Underground and National Rail trains. A witness at the scene says that alarms were going off at the station. Why was London Bridge evacuated today? Train services […]
Why Are Tubes Striking In London?
Seeking better protection for jobs, services, safety, and working conditions and pensions, Tube workers will strike next week, with the action affecting a few key Tube stations. What is causing tube strikes? Why are train workers striking? The RMT has been fighting for a pay rise and better working conditions for a year. In a […]
Are There Any Buildings Left From The Great Fire Of London?
The Staple Inn Having only just escaped the Great Fire by a few metres, Staple Inn stood intact until a Luftwaffe bombing in 1944 which damaged some of the structure. Due to its historic value it was subsequently restored, and is now a listed building and home to the Institute of Actuaries. What was left […]
Where Can I Park And Then Get The Tube Into London?
If you need to travel into central London, you can park and use the tube for the the last few miles to avoid charges. Congestion Zone Park Lane. Marble Arch. Queensway. Knightsbridge. Pimlico. St. John’s Wood. Tower Bridge. Church Street. Can you park outside London and get the tube? Transport for London car parks are […]
Can A G650 Land In London City?
A Gulfstream G650 has landed at London City Airport for the first time, as the aircraft works towards gaining the certification it needs to regularly use the airport. What size planes can land at London City Airport? Only multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft with special aircraft and aircrew certification to fly 5.5° approaches are allowed to conduct […]
Will Petrol Cars Be Banned In London?
Petrol and diesel cars are not being banned outright in the UK. The diesel petrol ban only applies to the sale of new cars. So you should still be able to buy second-hand petrol and diesel cars. Don’t expect prices for petrol and diesel cars to drop after the 2030 ban though. Will the UK […]
What Is The Most Visited Monument In London?
Although the Tower of London was considered a symbol of terror for over 900 hundred years, it is currently London’s most popular tourist attraction. What is the most important monument in London? Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Wembley Stadium are the most famous monuments in London. The British Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Westminster Palace […]
What Is Written On The Monument In London?
In 1680 the Court of Common Council ordered that an inscription, in Latin and English, be fixed on the Monument, signifying that “the City of London was burnt and consumed with fire by the treachery and malice of the Papists in September in the year of Our Lord 1666”. Why does the monument have 311 […]