[IELTS 생활속영어공부] London's New Year's Eve fireworks attract thousands

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London's New Year's Eve fireworks attract thousands

More than 200,000 people lined the Thames in London to watch a firework display to welcome in the new year. Clear skies gave the crowds a perfect view of the seven-and-a-half minute display above the London Eye.
The £313,000 display was cut by two minutes this year, helping organisers save a total of £70,000. But deputy mayor of London Richard Barnes, who was in charge of the fireworks, said people were still getting a "good bang for your buck".

He said the major cost of the event was ensuring the safety of the crowd and organising travel arrangements so they can get home. The Tube, DLR and buses allowed people to travel for free until 0430 GMT, but travelers still had to pay for using most mainline train services.

Most rail operators said they were unable to offer free travel on New Year's Eve following the withdrawal of £100,000 in tax subsidies by the current mayor, Boris Johnson. Free Southern train services ran from Victoria to East Croydon every 20 minutes. Night buses were to run as usual while some National Rail services from London were to continue throughout the night.

Speaking ahead of the event, Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "I know for many people in London 2009 has been a very tough year, but there are signs of optimism everywhere.

"I hope that people will celebrate all the hard work they've put into 2009."

He added: "London is the greatest place to have a party any day of the year."

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