Monday, 28 March 2011

London




London the capital and the the largest city of both united kingdom and England, it is also largest city in the western Europe. Situated on the river Thames. its history is going back to the Romans. london is a leading global city with strenths of commerce, fashion, education, finance, media, tourism all contributing to it. London is home to more than 500 largest companies in the world. London is going to become the host of summer olympics.
 Greater London has a population of nearly 8 million people. Travel in London is rather easy compared to the most cities in the world. Being one of the highly searched city on the internet.

Transport:


By Air:-


London,s got 5 airports,travelling between city and airports is rather easy due to local transport system .i.e buses,taxis and tube. However if transiting trough london be sure to check the arrival and departure carefully.for transfer directly between airports use inter-airport bus service by national express. The buses run every one hour usually and is cheap relatively. Major airports are:


  • London heathrow
  • London gatwick
  • London stansted
  • London luton
  • London city airport


By train:-


london is the hub of british rail network, every major city is connected to london via rail network, and has frequent service as well. London has international high speed rail network operated by eurostar, from paris and brussels under the sea for 35 km via channel tunnel to come out in England. It terminates at st, pancras international station.there are 12 main rail lines operating as domestic rail services. Major rail stations are:


  •  Padddington
  •  Marylebone
  • Euston
  • king's cross
  • St Pancras international
  •  Mooregate
  • Victoria
  • Waterloo
  • Blackfriars
  • London bridge
  • Liverpool street
  •  Fenchurch street


By bus:-

most domestic and international bus service arive and depart from london victoria coach station.
All sevices offered by national express and eurolines serve victoria coach station.Amongst the main operator are:


1.National express: ph:+44 0870 580 8080
2.Eurolines: ph:+44 08705 143219
3.Megabus,ph:+44 0900 160 0900
4.Greyhound, ph: +44 0900 096 0000


By car:-


London is easy to reach by car, even if driving in the center of the city, London is having a very elaborate road map. comparatively few people will actually drive into the cenral london, due to the congestion charge which is £9 per day, relatively high. despite the controversial charge driving around the centre of London remains a nightmare, with speed cameras installed on every nook and corner with automatic speed limits which are enforced with speed cameras. there are also pay as you go car rental and taxi services available.







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