Transport for LondonDocklands Light Railway
Skip to navigationNow carrying 48.5 million passengers a year, the need for expansion of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has become critical, especially with the continued growth of Canary Wharf and adjacent new residential areas.
DLR has performed very well with increases in both reliability and customer satisfaction. In February 2004, the morning peak service was increased to provide additional capacity between Lewisham and the Isle of Dogs.
An extension of the DLR to Silvertown and London City Airport is currently under construction with scheduled opening in December 2005.
In March 2004, an Order was made by Government, under the Transport & Works Act, granting the powers for the further extension of the railway from King George V station at North Woolwich under the Thames to Woolwich Arsenal.
An application has also been submitted to Government by the DLR for approval to undertake construction works to increase capacity between Bank, Tower Gateway and Lewisham. Although unlikely to be approved before 2005, the plan would mean vastly improved infrastructure and ensure the capacity to cope with the continued growth in Docklands and the Thames Gateway. Development work has also continued on the extension of the railway to Barking Reach and to Stratford International.
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