Paralympics

News:

It is the opening ceremony tonight and the Paralympic Torch will be making its way to Stratford via the six host London boroughs.

The ceremony is broadcast on Channel 4 at 8pm. Big screens are also showing the event in Trafalgar Square, Broadgate Circle near Liverpool Street, Potters Field by Tower Bridge as well as Woolwich and two in Newham.

You can also see the marathon and line the streets on September 9. The route is available here: http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/venue/marathon/

Paralympics News:

This is expected to be the best games yet. All 2.3 million tickets have been sold and more countries then ever will be attending. Team GB has 301 athletes and aims to beat the haul of 42 gold medals won in Beijing. Amy Marren, 14 years old and from Hornchurch, will take part in the 4 x100 swimming freestyle relay next Monday 3 September.

Transport:

Check www.GetAheadoftheGames.com before you travel.

Central Line

This is expected to be very busy between 7.30am-9.30am and between 4pm-7.30pm. Passengers should try to avoid changing lines between Bank or Holborn.

Jubilee Line

Again it is expected to be very busy between the times above as it carries spectators to and from the Olympic Park in Stratford, ExCel and North Greenwich arena. Try to avoid changing lines at London Bridge or Canada Water.

DLR

The DLR will also be busy serving the Olympic Park, ExCel, Greenwich Park and Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich. There are some changes to station operations along the route, these are: Custom House, Prince Regent, West Silverton, Pontoon Dock and Heron Quays. Cutty Sark station will be closed from tomorrow (August 30) until 5 September.

London Overground

This will be carrying large amounts of people from North London to the Olympic Park and is expected to be busiest between 8am-11am, 4pm-8pm and after 10pm. TfL recommend to avoid changing onto the tube at Canada Water, Highbury and Islington.

Central London Buses

There may be some diversions and some bus stops moved or suspended. But more buses will run on many routes.

Roads

The Paralympics Route Network is already in operation. Roads including the A12, and A13 will be busier than usual and you should expect delays. In addition, drivers are suggested to avoid PRN routes and venues in the Olympic Park around Stratford and on the A102 approach roads north and south of the Blackwell tunnel.