Each time the Olympic flame is exchanged between two torchbearers, the gold shard motifs on the uniforms connect the torchbearers visually as the lines link together.

BBC: London 2012: Will the Olympic Games be a stylish affair?

The preferred route of phase two will take high-speed trains to the Church Fenton area, where they can connect with existing lines and run into York.

BBC: HS2 phase two route 'to benefit York'