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Skip to navigationFifty per cent capacity boost as DLR rolls out three-carriage trains
Passengers on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) are set for a significant expansion in service as the first of a fleet of new three-carriage trains has gone into public service.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has confirmed its platforms at Bank station have reopened.
The station has been closed to upgrade it for three-car operation, and to enhance and improve the platforms, lighting and signage. Three-car operation will now be introduced gradually on the Bank-Lewisham route.
DLR Bank Platforms to reopen on 1 February following three-car upgrade work
- Completed engineering works will lead to 50 per cent increase in capacity on trains serving the Bank-Lewisham route
- Additional bus services in place to assist passengers over extra weekend closure
DLR services for the London International Boat Show
DLR services have been enhanced for the London International Boat Show at ExCeL London during January 2010.
DLR will be running a special Christmas and New Year service between 24 December and 1 January
On Christmas Eve, 24 December, DLR services between Bank/Tower Gateway and Poplar/West India Quay will be suspended. Replacement bus services will operate, connecting with remaining services.
Bank DLR platforms will be closed until end January with no service to/from Bank.
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DLR awards £10m contract for final three-carriage works
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has awarded a £10m contract for capacity upgrades and improvements to its Beckton route to Taylor Woodrow.
Faster interchange for DLR Limehouse passengers
A £1.9m footbridge that will make it easier for thousands of passengers to transfer between Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and national rail services was opened at Limehouse station today by the Mayor of London's transport advisor, Kulveer Ranger.
DLR toasts 10 years of the Lewisham extension
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London (TfL), is today celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Lewisham extension. The £200m line officially opened on 22 November 1999 and has carried around 80m passengers during its first decade.
Bank DLR Platforms to close for upgrade works
Track and signalling upgrade will increase capacity
Transport for London (TfL) today advised its passengers that the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) platforms at Bank station will close on December 24 for a month to allow the completion of engineering work for the network's three-car upgrade between Bank and Lewisham.
DLR Station 'moves' at the weekend
An extraordinary feat of engineering on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has effectively moved a whole station without any disruption to passengers.
South Quay station closed on Friday evening and a state-of-the-art replacement opened this morning 125 metres away, after being tested over the weekend.
First London 2012 DLR carriage reaches the starting line
The first new Docklands Light Railway (DLR) carriage part-funded by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has been delivered to Stratford station. The ODA and Transport for London (TfL) contributed £20m each for 22 new carriages in preparation for increased DLR services during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
DLR services during World Travel Market 9-12 November 2009
Visitors to the World Travel Market at ExCeL London are advised to use the Jubilee line to Canning Town and change to the DLR for services to Custom House for ExCeL station.
Agreement reached with RMT over proposed industrial action on DLR
Serco Docklands confirms that Docklands Light Railway services will run as normal on Wednesday 30 September through to Friday 2 October.
RMT to Strike at DLR over New Rosters to Improve Safety
Serco Docklands regrets to confirm that the RMT union has called a 48 hour strike for their members in the DLR Control Centre from 12.40 Wednesday 30 September to 12.39 Friday 2 October in a dispute over the implementation of new rosters which will improve safety.
New DLR timetable hastens service improvements
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) passengers will feel the immediate benefits of the recent upgrade works with station waiting times reduced across most of the network thanks to the introduction of a new timetable.
A new flyunder comes into service on Monday 24 August
A new flyunder comes into service on 24 August
As part of DLR's Investment Programme works, a new DLR service will be in place from 24 August which will include the operation of our new flyunder track at West India Quay station.
Come and meet DLR managers at Canary Wharf station
On Thursday 30 July come along to DLR Canary Wharf station between 16:00 and 19:00 and meet some of the managers who operate the Docklands Light Railway.
DLR Dave visits local primary schools to promote railway safety
DLR is launching a fun and imaginative safety campaign to local primary schools this month, promoting key safety advice to help keep children safe during the summer holidays.
DLR services during RMT industrial action on the Tube
DLR services will continue to operate to all destinations during RMT industrial action on Tube services until Thursday evening.
DLR Community Ambassadors are on hand
DLR is delighted to launch its full team of eight Community Ambassadors in Tower Hamlets, Greenwich, Lewisham and Newham.
DLR services suspended for vital upgrade work
Two major service changes - a network-wide closure and a partial closure - will take place on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) this month to enable its £325m three-car upgrade to continue on schedule.
DLR services during Flora London Marathon
On Sunday 26 April, DLR services are modified to meet passenger demand during the Flora London Marathon, with trains as frequent as every 2.5 minutes on our busiest routes. Services from Tower Gateway and Lewisham will start earlier than usual at 05.30hrs.
DLR finalises three-car upgrade funds for London 2012 Games and beyond
DLR has confirmed funding for an £18.2m upgrade which will increase capacity by 50 percent on its Beckton route in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
DLR finalises three-car upgrade funds for London 2012 Games and beyond
DLR has confirmed funding for an £18.2m upgrade which will increase capacity by 50 percent on its Beckton route in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Service to Bank from Woolwich Arsenal 6-9 April
Between Monday 6 and Thursday 9 April, services into Bank from Woolwich Arsenal will terminate at Shadwell between 07:30-09:30hrs and 17:00-19:00hrs.
Passengers are advised to use the Jubilee line at Canning Town or Canary Wharf for journeys into central London.
Full DLR service during the Easter weekend
DLR is operating to all destinations during the long Bank Holiday weekend.
DLR station closures on Thursday 2 April 2009
Due to the G20 Summit at ExCeL London, the Metropolitan Police have requested that a number of DLR stations are closed on Thursday 2 April.
DLR scoops London Transport Award
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has won the 'Cycling Improvements' London Transport Award for its cycle shelter at Shadwell station. The shelter was introduced last year as part of DLR's cycling strategy, which aims to encourage passengers to cycle to stations and continue their journey via the railway.
DLR scoops London Transport Award
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has won the 'Cycling Improvements' London Transport Award for its cycle shelter at Shadwell station. The shelter was introduced last year as part of DLR's cycling strategy, which aims to encourage passengers to cycle to stations and continue their journey via the railway.
Revamped Tower Gateway station opens early
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) today (Monday 2 March) reopened its refurbished Tower Gateway station, two months ahead of schedule.
DLR service update from Monday 2 March
A new service will be in place on DLR from Monday 2 March in preparation for the reopening of Tower Gateway station in early March.
DLR launches local history guide
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has launched a local history guide aimed at schools, libraries and visitor attractions.
DLR service update from 19 January 2009
DLR services have been amended following the opening of Woolwich Arsenal station.
Mayor unveils DLR Woolwich Arsenal station
New link vital to community and 2012 Olympics delivered ahead of schedule and well within budget.
Mayor unveils DLR Woolwich Arsenal station
New link vital to community and 2012 Olympics delivered ahead of schedule and well within budget.
DLR service change from 10 January 2009
A new service is operational on DLR from 10 January with amended frequencies and first/last train times.
DLR Christmas and New Year Services
Between 24 December to 1 January DLR services will be modified during the festive period as follows.
DLR service change from Monday 17 November 2008
A service change will be implemented from Monday 17 November to improve train frequencies on our temporary timetable.
DLR Services not running to Bank
DLR services are currently unable to run in and out of Bank due to faulty equipment at the station. DLR's platforms at Bank are closed. All other DLR services are running normally.
Passengers are advised to take alternative routes and that tickets will be accepted on London Underground, London Buses and C2C train services.
We apologise to all passengers for the disruption caused and will communicate the change to services as soon as the situation changes.
The equipment fault is in fans in Bank station, owned by London Underground. LU and Metronet engineers are working to resolve the issue.
World Travel Market DLR services 10-13 November 2008
Visitors to the World Travel Market at ExCeL London are advised to use the Jubilee line to Canning Town and change for the DLR to Custom House for ExCeL.
Serco Docklands Wins Two Major Awards at Light Rail Event
Serco Docklands was recognised by the light rail industry last night as it scooped two awards at the annual Light Rail Awards. Operator of the Docklands Light Railway in east London, Serco won the coveted Operator of the Year award and the award for Best Customer Initiative.
Delay to Dagenham Dock inquiry
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has asked the Department for Transport (DfT) to delay the start of the Public Inquiry into the proposed extension of its network to Dagenham Dock.
Our latest signalling system upgrade has recently proven to be unreliable and does not allow us to meet our usual performance levels. In order for us to fix these problems, a temporary service change is in place, with a minor reduction in train frequencies from Bank station.
Launch of DLR media campaign signals the countdown to Woolwich Arsenal station opening
DLR launches its exciting new media campaign this week to promote the new state-of-the-art station currently being built at Woolwich Arsenal.
DLR evening services on 30 September
DLR will not operate a direct Bank-Lewisham service this evening. Passengers on this route are advised to take the first DLR train and change at Poplar if necessary.
We offer our apologies for problems you experienced on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th September.
DLR services Monday 29 September
As a result of late-running weekend upgrade works on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), services are currently suspended between Bank and Canary Wharf and Poplar and Canary Wharf.
DLR service changes on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September 2008
To enable us to carry out three-carriage upgrade works service changes will be in place on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September. Services will also finish early on Friday night
DLR services between Bank and Lewisham finish early on Friday 5 September 2008
Services between Bank & Lewisham stations will finish early on Friday 5 September due to Investment Programme works at Deptford Bridge.
Last train depart Bank to Lewisham at 23:20
Last train depart Lewisham to Bank at 23:49
DLR services at Bank finish early on Saturday 6 September 2008
DLR services at Bank will finish early at 18:00hrs to enable essential repairs to station equipment.
Docklands Light Railway regenerates North Woolwich
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is proving to be a key factor in making life better for North Woolwich residents according to a new report.
Normal services have now resumed on Docklands Light Railway between Crossharbour and Lewisham. Trains will have an average three-minute frequency in the morning peak with passengers no longer needing to change at Island Gardens. A major eight-week construction programme has successfully taken place that will enable longer three-carriage trains to operate from 2010.
DLR services at Bank finish early Bank Holiday Monday 25 to Thursday 28 August 2008
DLR services at Bank will finish early at 23.00hrs from Monday 25 to Thursday 28 August to enable essential repairs to station equipment.
Normal DLR services from Tuesday 26 August 2008
From Tuesday 26 August, normal services between Crossharbour and Lewisham resume with an average 3 minute frequency in the morning peak, after an intensive period of construction work to enable three-carriage trains to operate from 2010.
There will be no need to change at Island Gardens.
New bicycle shelter in DLR Shadwell station
On 14 August Docklands Light Railway (DLR) arranged a 'bike breakfast' at Shadwell station to highlight its new bicycle shelter to residents and local cyclists. Over 100 attendees enjoyed a free healthy breakfast and had their bikes checked by experts from Evans Cycles.
The crime-busting station on the DLR
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has hailed a new weapon in his fight to cut crime in the capital - a revamped Docklands Light Railway station.
DLR services during the London Triathlon
The Docklands Light Railway will operate a normal weekend service during the London Triathlon, with trains operating at a 10 minute frequency. Call 020 7363 9700 for further details.
Normal services will return between Crossharbour and Lewisham after the Bank Holiday on 25 August
Platform extension works between Crossharbour and Lewisham are progressing well and normal services will return after the Bank Holiday on Monday 25 August. Until then passengers are still required to change trains at Island Gardens.
Supplementary bus services will remain in place until normal services resume.
DLR service changes from 28 June 2008
An intensive programme of works is in place on DLR to meet passenger growth by extending platforms to enable three-carriage trains to operate from 2010, increasing capacity by 50%.
This work has resulted in a number of service changes across the railway, including the temporary closure of Tower Gateway station until spring 2009 and reduced services between Lewisham and Crossharbour until 25 August 2008.
DLR Limehouse station link on the way
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London (TfL), has confirmed that it will build a connecting footbridge between Limehouse DLR and c2c stations.
DLR Service change from 21 April 2008
Weekday service changs will be in place from Monday 21 April between Beckton-Tower Gateway and King George V-Bank as part of our Investment Programme works to create a new junction at Canning Town, allowing us to run more trains in the future.
Introducing your local DLR Community Ambassadors
To make it easy for residents to use Docklands Light Railway (DLR), five Community Ambassadors' work in each local area to help residents travel simply and safely. The Ambassadors are fluent in a wide range of languages and assist the local community by;
Games transport legacy put in place as Mayor unveils new Docklands Light Railway carriages
(13 March 2008) The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has given the capital its first glimpse of an improved Docklands Light Railway service that will form a central part of the transport infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
DLR Community Ambassdors at Capital Woman event
Capital Woman, now in its eighth year, will kick off International Women's Day on Saturday 8th March at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre and Central Hall Westminster. The DLR Community Ambassadors will be on hand to provide information about travelling on the DLR. The initiative, launched by Docklands Light Railway, has been a tremendous success
DLR services for Collins Stewart London Boat Show at ExCeL London
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)is running enhanced train services between 11 and 20 January to transport visitors to the Collins Stewart London Boat Show at ExCeL London.
The DLR is great value at just £1.50 (again!)
If you want to pay by cash, the DLR-only single ticket fare is great value at just £1.50 (70p for children), getting you anywhere within zones 2 and 3 by DLR. This is the third consecutive year that the £1.50 fare has been running, representing great value for DLR passengers.
New Docklands Light Railway station opens at Langdon Park
A new station on the Docklands Light Railway has opened at Langdon Park, Tower Hamlets, providing better access to London's public transport network for thousands of residents.
Festive fun with the Docklands Light Railway
To help you and your family make the most of the festive season, the Docklands Light Railway brings you the Festive Fun leaflet!
DLR services for World Travel Market
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is running enhanced train services between 12 and 15 November to transport the thousands of visitors to the World Travel Market at ExCeL London.
West India Quay Station works completed
A major refurbishment, that will give passengers better protection from the elements, was completed this week at Docklands Light Railway's (DLR) West India Quay station.
Planned works on DLR, Sunday 11 November between Stratford & West India Quay
Services will be suspended between Stratford and West India Quay on Sunday 11 November 2007 due to engineering works.
New look for Shadwell station unveiled by DLR
Passengers using Shadwell Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station are set to benefit from a major refurbishment programme to improve the station environment, announced today by DLR.
Serco wins London & SE Commuter Operator of the Year
At last night's National Rail Awards 2007, Serco Docklands won the award for London & SE Commuter Operator of the Year, for its operation of the Docklands Light Railway.
Docklands Light Railway celebrates 20 years of service
Docklands Light Railway, Britain's most reliable rail network, turned 20 on 31 August, marking two decades of service supporting the growth and regeneration of London's East End.
DLR 20th anniversary competition winners to get inside track
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London (TfL), celebrates its 20th anniversary on 31 August 2007. As part of the celebrations to mark the occasion it is offering up to 20 DLR buffs the opportunity to spend an afternoon at the railway where they will be given a guided tour of the network and the opportunity to visit DLR's control centre in Poplar, East London.
DLR to run special 'competitor trains' for London Triathlon
Docklands Light Railway is putting on extra trains to carry triathletes and their bicycles, during the London Triathlon weekend, on August 4th and 5th.
Docklands Light Railway to increase capacity by 50 per cent with three-car trains
Transport for London (TfL) today confirmed plans to introduce longer trains on the busiest parts of the Docklands Light Railway from 2009, which will lead to a 50 per cent increase in capacity by 2010.This follows Department for Transport approval enabling the Docklands Light Railway to plan upgrades to all its routes.
Tunnel extending Docklands Light Railway to Woolwich completed
The tunnel extending the Dockland Light Railway under the River Thames to Woolwich Arsenal was completed on time today as the 540-tonne boring machine broke through the earth south of the Thames.
Tunnel extending Docklands Light Railway to Woolwich completed
The tunnel extending the Dockland Light Railway under the River Thames to Woolwich Arsenal was completed on time today as the 540-tonne boring machine broke through the earth south of the Thames.
Huge Environmental Benefits of the New Docklands Light Railway Extension
A new report has shown that the Docklands Light Railway extension to London City Airport has brought huge environmental benefits with around 120,000 fewer taxi rides and 288,000 fewer car journeys having been necessary, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 156 tonnes.
DLR takes next steps toward Dagenham
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London (TfL), has launched its second phase of consultation for its proposed extension to Dagenham Dock.
Docklands Light Railway draws up public arts strategy
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London (TfL), is today launching its first ever Public Arts Strategy. The strategy sets in motion a series of activities to mark DLR's 20th anniversary in August.
DLR on track for Stratford International as £67m contract awarded
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London (TfL), has awarded its main construction contract to build the £238m DLR Stratford International extension to a Skanska and GrantRail joint venture.
DLR on track for Stratford International as £67m contract awarded
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London (TfL), has awarded its main construction contract to build the £238m DLR Stratford International extension to a Skanska and GrantRail joint venture.
New DLR service from 3 June 2007
A new service will be in place on DLR from 3 June 2007, with changes to first and last train times and some weekend frequencies. This service alteration is due to a period of change whilst DLR constructs a new station at Langdon Park and a new double platform station at Stratford.
Extra carriage on every DLR train
Transport for London has awarded a £200m contract to Taylor Woodrow to upgrade the Docklands Light Railway so an extra carriage can be added to its trains.
Extra carriage on every DLR train
Transport for London has awarded a £200m contract to Taylor Woodrow to upgrade the Docklands Light Railway so an extra carriage can be added to its trains.
Docklands Light Railway wins at London Transport Awards
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and its operator Serco Docklands have scooped Transport Team of the Year at the London Transport Awards.
Disruption during London Marathon
Serco Docklands can confirm that services were disrupted yesterday between Crossharbour and Greenwich due to an incident at Mudchute. Full services were resumed to normal at 13.58 following emergency repairs.
Serco Celebrates 10 Years Operating DLR
Serco Docklands, operator of the Docklands Light Railway, is this month celebrating ten years operating the London light rail system.
Serco began its management of the railway on 1 April 1997, when the railway was first franchised and last year won a competitive re-bid to operate, maintain and market the railway on a second seven to nine year contract.
Docklands Light Railway carries 60 million passengers
Transport for London today revealed that during the last year, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) carried 60 million passengers for the first time in its 20-year history.
DLR takes first steps toward Dagenham
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London (TfL), has launched the first phase of consultation for its proposed extension to Dagenham Dock.
Major contract award signals start of work on DLR Stratford International Extension
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) today awarded the first of three major construction contracts to build the £211m DLR extension to Stratford International, a key part of the transport plans for the 2012 Games.
100% Secure Station awards for DLR
Serco Docklands, operator of the Docklands Light Railway, has this week achieved 'Secure Station' awards for West Silvertown, Pontoon Dock, London City Airport and King George V DLR stations. This means 100% of DLR stations have been put through the rigorous testing by the Department for Transport and British Transport Police and achieved the sought-after certification.
Key milestone reached in £211m rail extension
The project to extend the Docklands Light Railway to Stratford International - a key part of the transport plans for the 2012 Games - has reached a major milestone today, with part of the North London Line transferring to DLR.
From Sunday 10 December 2006 Silverlink North London Line (NLL) services will no longer operate between Stratford and North Woolwich.
DLR win leading planning award
Docklands Light Railway (DLR), part of Transport for London, has scooped the London Planning Award for 'Best Public Sector Planning Organisation'.
Work begins on new DLR station at Langdon Park
Construction work began today on a new Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station at Langdon Park, which will provide much-needed access to public transport for thousands of Tower Hamlets residents and local businesses.
Government gives green light to key 2012 rail link
The Department for Transport today gave planning approval for the 6km extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Stratford International station and the heart of the Olympic Park - providing a vital rail link for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
DLR three car trains move forward
There was good news today for DLR passengers as a multi-million pound project to run three-car trains to increase capacity on the network had its Transport and Works Act Application formally approved by Government.
DLR Submits Proposed Stratford International Extension for TWA Approval
Docklands Light Railway (part of Transport for London) today submitted
proposals for the extension to Stratford International for TWA (Transport and Works Act) approval.
Olympic Boost For London As Work Begins On DLR Woolwich Extension
London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games received a huge boost today (13 June) when the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone and Transport Minister, Karen Buck marked the start of work on the Docklands Light Railway extension to Woolwich Arsenal.
DLR Signs Contract For Extension To Woolwich Arsenal
Docklands Light Railway Ltd (DLRL), part of Transport for London (TfL), has today finalised the contract with the appointed concessionaire for the construction of the Extension to Woolwich Arsenal. The project forms part of TfL's five-year investment programme through a 30 year concession contract with Woolwich Arsenal Rail Enterprises (WARE), a consortium formed by AMEC and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
TfL Board gives approval for next step for DLR Stratford extension
The planned extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Stratford International took an important step forward today as the TfL Board approved plans for DLR to submit an application for a Transport and Works Act (TWA) Order.
The Public Inquiry into Docklands Light Railway's plans to significantly improve capacity by upgrading to a three-car service between Bank and Lewisham was closed by the Independent Inspector on 29 March following an adjournment on 3 March. The £125 million project, funded by Transport for London's five-year £10 billion Investment Programme, includes procurement of 18 new vehicles, expansion of the depot at Beckton and construction of a new station at South Quay.
Docklands Light Railway Ltd (DLRL) - part of Transport for London (TfL) - today announced that it has completed the pre-qualification stage in the competition to appoint a Concessionaire to design, finance, build, maintain and make available the Woolwich Extension.
Government Approves DLR Woolwich Extension
Tony McNulty, Minister for Transport today announced Department for Transport approval of the submission under the Transport and Works Act for the extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Woolwich Arsenal.
Next Stage of DLR's Capacity Enhancement Project
Docklands Light Railway is planning to submit a Transport and Works Act Order application for its £130 million capacity enhancement project by the end of February. If the application is approved, work could start in 2007.
Another step towards Woolwich for DLR
Docklands Light Railway Ltd has issued a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) calling for expressions of interest in the construction of the proposed extension to Woolwich, south London.
