London

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, and has an official population of around 8 million people. The city is due to host the Olympic Games in 2012, which will see thousands of people visit the city. Some of its world-famous attractions include the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Leicester Square.

London is at the centre of the British rail network, with a large number of stations positioned throughout the city, providing access to every part of the country. In general, routes to north-east England and Scotland are served by King's Cross Station, whilst London Paddington serves the west of England and Wales. International rail services are in the form of the Eurostar, which runs between London, Paris and Brussels. Eurostar trains arrive at King's Cross St Pancras station, travelling on the United Kingdom's first High Speed rail line.