Thames River Services
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Thames River Services is a river boat company which provides leisure cruises on the River Thames
in London
, United Kingdom
. TRS cruises operate on the Thames under licence from London River Services
, part of Transport for London
.
before returning. In winter, the boats also circle around the Thames Flood Barrier before stopping at Greenwich. Westbound trips also call at St Katherine's Pier, next to Tower Bridge
. Passengers who hold a Transport for London Travelcard
and Oystercard are offered a 33% discount on ticket prices. TRS boats aren't available for private charter.
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. TRS cruises operate on the Thames under licence from London River Services
London River Services
London River Services is a division of Transport for London , which manages passenger transport on the River Thames in London, UK. They do not own or operate any boats but license the services of other operators...
, part of Transport for London
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
.
Services
Scheduled services depart daily from Westminster Pier and travel east along the Thames to Greenwich PierGreenwich Pier
Greenwich Pier is a pier on the River Thames in the London borough of Greenwich, UK. It is operated by London River Services and called at by various river cruise operators, mostly operating public cruise services to and from Central London...
before returning. In winter, the boats also circle around the Thames Flood Barrier before stopping at Greenwich. Westbound trips also call at St Katherine's Pier, next to Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name...
. Passengers who hold a Transport for London Travelcard
Travelcard
The Travelcard is an inter-modal travel ticket for unlimited use on the London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink, London Buses and National Rail services in the Greater London area. Travelcards can be purchased for a period of time varying from one day to a year,...
and Oystercard are offered a 33% discount on ticket prices. TRS boats aren't available for private charter.