The London Cable Car, the UK's first urban cable car, created a new link across the Thames when it joined the Capital's transport network in 2012. (28s)
The first cabins, or gondolas, arrived in May 2012
Ticket Used by Mayor of London on Opening Day of Cable Car (2022-12-16) by Transport for LondonTfL Corporate Archives
First Day Issue Boarding Pass
The service was opened on 28 June 2012, in time for the 2012 London Olympics
The eastern end of the cable car line is at Royal Docks, home of the ExCeL Centre, while the western end is within walking distance of the O2
During the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics the Emirates airline was used for over 850,000 passenger trips. (10s)
Soaring high over the river the Cable Car has also become a destination its own right
Collage of London Cable Car Views (2022-02-01) by Transport for LondonTfL Corporate Archives
Passengers are treated to a bird's eye view from the cabin of the City, Canary Wharf, historic Greenwich, the Thames Barrier and London City Airport
Transport for London video of a London Cable Car trip. (14m 18s)
The Cable Car had over 1.5m customers in 2022/23, the highest since 2015/16, making it one of the most popular paid for attractions not only in London but across the UK
Pokemon Takeover the Cable Car (2022-08-17) by Nick TurpinTfL Corporate Archives
We never know who might turn up!
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