Category Archives: Docklands Light Railway

Additional DLR train order confirmed

Posted on Tuesday 4 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Docklands Light Railway will now be welcoming 54 new “state of the art” trains to the network in the coming years after an option for 11 additional units was confirmed by Transport for London. Funding for these extra trains … Continue reading →

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DLR extension to Thamesmead to progress to next stage

Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Proposals to extend the Docklands Light Railway from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside are to be progressed to the next stage by Transport for London with the aim of boosting connectivity and providing new journey options for east … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 28th May 2023

Posted on Sunday 28 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Two sets of photos this week – the Docklands Light Railway and Blackpool the locations:

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Another improved timetable for the DLR

Posted on Thursday 4 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

When we see that a new timetable is being introduced we’ve become used to the fact that it usually means frequencies will be reduced because of staff shortages or a change in commuting patterns. But it’s a different picture on … Continue reading →

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More new trains arrives north and south

Posted on Wednesday 12 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

The two Metro type light rail systems we cover on British Trams Online have recently seen further deliveries of new trains to their respective main depots. The Docklands Light Railway now have two of their CAF Inneo vehicles in East … Continue reading →

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DLR Beckton Depot to see improvement works

Posted on Saturday 4 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The main Docklands Light Railway Depot at Beckton is set to benefit from major improvements after confirmation that Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have been appointed to deliver them ahead of the full introduction of the new CAF trains. The works will … Continue reading →

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First new DLR train enjoys a visit from the Mayor

Posted on Saturday 11 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

The first of a planned 54 new walk-through trains for the Docklands Light Railway has been delivered to Beckton Depot and has already been treated to a visit for Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The train has been built by … Continue reading →

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DLR to create shunting vehicle from withdrawn vehicles

Posted on Tuesday 24 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few years there have been a small number of units on the Docklands Light Railway which have not been operational and now with the impending arrival of a new fleet of trains (being built by CAF) these … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year services 2022/23

Posted on Friday 23 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Once again we bring you a one-stop article to see what services are planned on tramway and light rail systems across the British Isles over the Christmas and New Year period. So, if you are fed up with staying at … Continue reading →

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Replacement trams for Tramlink on TfL’s Business Plan

Posted on Thursday 1 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London have published their latest Business Plan and included in their long term aspirations are the procurement of replacement trams on London Tramlink. These would replace the original Bombardier built CR4000 trams which are now 23/24 years old … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 13th November 2022

Posted on Sunday 13 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

This week on British Trams Online photos come from the Docklands Light Railway:

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First DLR B90 sent for scrap

Posted on Saturday 5 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

With the Docklands Light Railway set to get a fleet of new trains from 2024 (currently being built by CAF) it was inevitable that the long-standing fleet of trains dating from the early and mid-1990s would not have much of … Continue reading →

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New timetable on the DLR from 26th September

Posted on Saturday 10 September 2022 by Gareth Prior

Passengers on the Docklands Light Railway are set to benefit from a new timetable at the end of September which will provide more frequent services, including in the evening and at weekends. The timetable will be introduced from Monday 26th … Continue reading →

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TfL and DfT finally come to an agreement over longer-term funding package

Posted on Thursday 1 September 2022 by Gareth Prior

The threat of a managed decline of all public transport in London has been averted after confirmation that Transport for London and the Department for Transport finally came to an agreement over a longer-term funding package. After months of a … Continue reading →

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Passenger numbers on UK tramways bounce back – but still below pre-pandemic levels

Posted on Wednesday 24 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

Passenger numbers on all tram and light rail systems in the UK have bounced back to their highest levels since before the pandemic but are still a long way short of numbers which were carried in 2019/20 according to the … Continue reading →

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Its yet another short-term funding settlement extension for TfL

Posted on Friday 29 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London and the Department for Transport have come to yet another agreement to extend the current funding settlement for a short period of time – this time it will be extended until midday on 3rd August 2022. A … Continue reading →

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Another 15 days extension of funding for TfL

Posted on Thursday 14 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

The game of political football that is government funding for Transport for London is continuing with the latest announcement adding an extra 15 days onto the current settlement – it is now due to expire on 28th July 2022.

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Still no long-term funding agreement for TfL

Posted on Saturday 2 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

The continued political games between the Department for Transport and Transport for London shows no signs of coming to an end with yet another short-term funding agreement announced – this one truly is short-term as its only a 19 day … Continue reading →

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Another financial settlement for Transport for London – but it still only goes to June

Posted on Friday 25 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport and Transport for London have come to agreement on a new financial settlement which brings the total support for TfL from central government since the start of pandemic close to £5 billion. However, it is still … Continue reading →

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TfL fares to increase from March

Posted on Wednesday 23 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

In a not unexpected move it has been confirmed that fares across the Transport for London network will increase from March 2022. The increase will be the largest since Sadiq Khan took over as London Mayor and comes as part … Continue reading →

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