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Tube stations 'rezoned' due to London's "shifting economic map"

Transport for London has announced the rezoning of several London Underground stations in east London.

The transport operator has announced plans to shift eight stations including West Ham and Stratford from Zone 3 to Zone 2/3 as a result of the capital’s “shifting economic map.”

The change means that the stations affected will be regarded in Zone 2 or 3 depending on direction of travel, giving the cheapest travel option for the journey.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said it was hoped 100,000 people would benefit from the change each week.

The other stations that have been rezoned are Stratford High Street, Stratford International DLR station, West Ham, Canning Town, Star Lane and Abbey Road.

Sir Robin Wales, the Mayor of Newham, said: “We’ve been campaigning for this for some time. The truth is London’s moving eastwards… and it’s sensible to reduce the cost of travel.

“It’s going to encourage people to come to Stratford, West Ham and Canning Town, which will be great.”

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