London cable car, Cable car in London, England
The London cable car, also known as the IFS Cloud Cable Car, is a gondola lift that crosses the River Thames in London, England. It connects Greenwich Peninsula on the south bank with Royal Docks on the north bank, offering a direct link between these two areas.
The idea of a cable car across the Thames emerged in the late 1990s as part of a car-free transport plan for the Millennium Dome. After delays and changes, construction began in 2011, and the service opened on 28 June 2012, just before the London Olympics.
Locals sometimes call it the Dangleway, a playful nickname that reflects its slow, swinging ride over the water. The cabins are often decorated for special events, and the service has been used for themed collaborations, such as a Pokémon takeover.
The cable car runs daily, with earlier starts on weekdays and later on weekends. It is accessible for wheelchairs and bicycles, and the journey takes between five and thirteen minutes depending on the time of day.
The cable car was the first urban cable car in the United Kingdom and was built at a cost of around £60 million. It was initially sponsored by Emirates, which paid £36 million for naming rights, and later by IFS, which pays £1 million per year.
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