Another episode of look around London
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00:00Hello, and welcome to another edition of Look Around London.
00:04Stratford Station, located in East London, is a key transport hub, connecting multiple
00:09lines and services, making it crucial to the city's transport network.
00:14Opened in 1839, it now serves the Jubilee, Central and DLR lines, as well as the high
00:21speed rail service via the Elizabeth Line.
00:24Stratford is also home to the Stratford International Station, connecting London to mainland Europe.
00:31The station saw a major transformation for the 2012 London Olympics, boosting its capacity
00:37and facilities.
00:38Today, it serves over 40 million passengers annually, offering vital links between East
00:44London and central areas.
00:47Its role is set to grow further, especially with the continued development in the surrounding
00:52area.