A New Cable Car Across the River Thames Sponsored by Emirates Took Flight Today
The cable car will allow pedestrians, wheelchair users and cyclists to cross the river Thames within five minutes, from terminals at Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates Royal Docks.
To sample the new "flight" view Transport for London's video impression of the ride across the Thames. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0ZL06low8c&feature=player_embedded
Following the maiden flight Mayor Boris Johnson told newspaper The Independent: ‘Get on this cable car immediately. It’s beautiful, worth every penny and a stunning piece of engineering.’
More than 2,500 people will be able to use the Emirates Air Line every hour, which will operate every day between 7am and 9pm, staying open for an extra hour on Saturdays and opening two hours later on Sundays.
Using the cable car will cost £3.20 for Oyster card users, while 'frequent flyer' tickets can also be purchased.
Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/903523-boris-johnson-launches-emirates-air-line-cable-car-above-river-thames#ixzz1z5NUFCGF
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