Why is London Bridge closed?
London’s Tower Bridge has reopened to traffic after becoming stuck for almost 12 hours. The famous crossing was scheduled to lift on Monday to allow a large wooden tall ship through, but it appeared to become jammed in place. City of London Police said the 127-year-old landmark was closed “due to technical failure”.
How many platforms does London Bridge have?
15 platforms
One unified station For the first time in its history, all 15 platforms at London Bridge are now accessible from one central point, simplifying the layout of the station for passengers.
Is London Bridge station finished?
The station currently handles up to 42 million passengers in a single year. It is expected to handle a passenger capacity of between 50 and 75 million people a year after the completion of the station redevelopment project. Construction on the redevelopment project will begin in 2013 and will be completed in 2018.
When did New London Bridge station open?
Two major new street level entrances were opened to the south on St Thomas Street, and to the north, on Tooley Street. This required demolishing the 1893 SER office building. The refurbished station was officially opened by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge on 9 May 2018.
Can you cross London Bridge by foot?
It is totally free to walk across the bridge. You can also time your walk to coincide with the lifting of the drawbridge.
Who can drive over London Bridge?
Only buses, black taxis, motorbikes and cyclists will be able to cross the bridge between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday – with motorists who break the rules being fined £130. There are no restrictions from 7pm to 7am and throughout the weekend. Pedestrians will continue to be able to cross the bridge at all times.
What is the oldest railway station in London?
London Bridge is the capital’s oldest railway station and has undergone many changes in its complex history.
- 1836: 8 February, the LGR line opens from Deptford to Spa Road ‘stopping place’.
- 1836: 14 December, the London & Greenwich railway opens its London Bridge station.
What is the oldest underground station in London?
The London Underground first opened in 1863 as the oldest section of underground railway in the world, running between Paddington (then known as Bishop’s Road) and Farringdon Street on what is now part of the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.
What is the oldest station in London?
What is the oldest tube station in London?
Do you have to pay to walk across London Bridge?
London Bridge is actually a comparatively underwhelming structure slightly up the River Thames. It’s free to walk across the bridge and to witness its opening and closing, but you will need to buy a ticket for the Tower Bridge Exhibition.
How many platforms are there at London Bridge?
The last five platforms, numbered 1 to 5, at London Bridge station, opened this morning. It is now possible to judge the station as a whole. In my experience, the layout of the spacious concourse is unique in all the stations I have visited.
Why was the London Bridge station remodelled?
The London Bridge redevelopment project was about more than creating a spacious concourse for passengers at the station. It also gave an opportunity to completely remodel both the platform and track layout at the station to unlock the bottleneck London Bridge had become.
When does the London Bridge underground station open?
London Bridge Underground Station: From Thursday 15 July until mid April 2022, no down escalator from the Borough High Street entrance to the Northern line platforms. For fastest access to the Northern line, please use the main Duke Street Hill entrance. Jubilee Line: Severe Delays due to train cancellations.
Is there a changing place at London Bridge?
A Changing Place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Bridge. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, shower facility, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors.