. world ski news : Transport for London have opened the new Emirates AirLine, just weeks before the Olympics begin - 03 Юли 2012 - 19:14
Stunning views as the Thames Emirates AirLine cable car launches
Transport for London has launched the new Emirates AirLine cable car in east London, which runs across the Thames from Greenwich to Royal Docks.
London Mayor Boris Johnson takes one of the first rides on the Emirates Air Line cable car across the River Thames in London prior to its official opening to the public this morning, Thursday, June 28, 2012. Each car provides 360-degree views taking in the City, Canary Wharf, historic Greenwich, the Thames Barrier and the Olympic Park. (AP Photo/Stefan Rousseau/PA)
The £60m cable car has been completed just weeks before the Olympics start and is being seen as an alternative means of travel, as well as a popular tourist attraction.
By Adam Parris-Long
Yahoo! News – Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Video here - http://uk.news.yahoo.com/video#video=29824615
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