Robert the Engine gets London 2012 facelift

Robert the Engine the 80-year-old-locomotive that has been temporarily moved from the front of Stratford Regional Station to the East Anglian Railway Museum, is getting a makeover.

London Olympics 2012: two years to go

Today marks two years until the start of London 2012. A breathtaking series of events are planned to mark the milestone, including the launch of a volunteering programme and the opening of the first official shop. Follow the thrills and spills here 3.54pm: Right, that’s it. Most of the activities celebrating the fact the games [...]

London 2012 transport connections on track to deliver early legacy

Improvements to Stratford Regional Station are on track to ensure it can accommodate the increased number of visitors to Stratford and the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Games.

Olympic Park building wins architectural award

The Primary Substation that will help power the Olympic Park during and after the Games has won an award for architectural excellence.

Railway station to serve Olympics

Maidenhead railway station becomes a key access point for visitors to boating events at Eton Dorney Lake during the 2012 Olympics.

Olympic funding for rail stations

A £2.5m upgrade is planned for Slough railway station to enable disabled access for the 2012 Olympics.

Olympic Park utilities building operational

The new pumping station building in the south of the Park will collect, convey and discharge waste water from the main venues and buildings on the Park during the Games and after 2012 from the venues and residential developments.

King's Cross ticket hall opened

A £800m ticket hall is revealed at King’s Cross station in central London.

Green light for plans to keep passengers moving at West Ham Station

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has received planning permission to carry out temporary work at West Ham Station to get it ready for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Plans to keep passengers moving at key London 2012 station get the go-ahead

A range of temporary measures to keep passengers moving at West Ham station during the London 2012 Games have been given planning permission, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today.