transport
While the London transportation plan for 2012 has not been finalized, plans include improving the current public transportation system within the city. Please continue to check on this page for Summer Olympic transportation updates.
The goal for the London 2012 Summer Olympics is to have 100% of Olympic spectators reaching the Games by public transportation, cycling or on foot. While London’s bus network is the largest in the world, running 24 hours a day, it is still getting upgraded. An “iBus” initiative is being implemented. “iBus” is an automatic vehicle location system and comprehensive communication system to give passengers real-time updates of bus location and stop times.
The bus network is also the most wheelchair accessible network in the world.
A network of cycle lanes and walking routes will also be developed. There will be park-and-ride schemes and a special Olympic Route Network for athletes, coaches, media, officials, etc. to get around London. As at previous Olympic Games, event ticket-holders will have complimentary transportation on the day of the event.
The rail system is seeing a lot of upgrades. Improvements are being made to platforms, 55 additional rail cars have been purchased, the ten railway lines that serve the Olympic Park area will be upgraded, the Light Railway system will be extended, and a new signaling system will reduce journey times and improve train frequency. There will also be direct train routes to the Olympic Park.
