Category Archives: Docklands Light Railway

In Pictures: 201 makes it five B23s in service on the DLR

Posted on Tuesday 10 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

201 has become the fifth of the B23 trains to have run in service with passengers on the Docklands Light Railway. The first report of it being used was on Friday 23rd October 2026.

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More details released of new DLR train rollout

Posted on Tuesday 20 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A recent Freedom of Information request to Transport for London has provided a bit more clarity of when you may get to see the new B23 trains operating on various parts of the Docklands Light Railway network. The introduction of … Continue reading →

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DLR Thamesmead extension to move forward after strong support in consultation

Posted on Friday 16 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London (TfL) are to move forward with their plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) under the Thames to Thamesmead with the latest public consultation showing strong support for the plans. All being well this will see … Continue reading →

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London Trams named UK Operator of the Year at Global Light Rail Awards

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The annual Global Light Rail Awards took place in London on 7th October 2026 with the great and good of the sector meeting to find out who were being recognised for their efforts over the past 12 months. Winners were … Continue reading →

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Mixed picture for passenger numbers on English tram systems

Posted on Friday 2 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have released the 2025/6 Light Rail Statistics which includes data on passengers carried on English tram and light rail systems. It’s a bit of a mixed picture as whilst some systems have seen record-breaking numbers using … Continue reading →

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First of the new DLR trains re-enters service

Posted on Tuesday 8 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

The phased introduction of the fleet of new trains for the Docklands Light Railway has resumed with the first unit back in passenger service on Monday 7TH September 2026. This comes following the completion of modifications and a comprehensive programme … Continue reading →

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Global Light Rail Awards 2026 shortlist announced

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The tramways and supporting companies which are up for an award in the Global Light Rail Awards 2026 have been announced with the UK well represented on the list of operators nominated.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 13th June 2026

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos this week are coming from the Docklands Light Railway and the East Anglia Transport Museum:

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Consultation opens on DLR Thamesmead extension

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new public consultation is now underway on Transport for London’s plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. This latest consultation now has more detailed information, including station designs, construction plans and … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Docklands Light Railway – March 2026

Posted on Monday 30 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

A quick “Out and About” on London’s Docklands Light Railway.

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Cutty Sark DLR Station to reopen on 23rd March 2026

Posted on Tuesday 17 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The DLR station at Cutty Sark is due to open again from 23rd March 2026 after a 10 month closure which has seen new state-of-the-art escalators installed with the aim of improving access at the busy station on the Lewisham … Continue reading →

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New DLR trains to remain out of service until the summer

Posted on Thursday 5 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London are anticipating that the new trains for the DLR will be reintroduced into service by the summer, after strong progress has been made in investigation, testing and assurance work. The CAF built trains were all withdrawn from … Continue reading →

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Market engagement started for DLR Thamesmead extension

Posted on Sunday 15 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

It may not have been given the full go-ahead yet but in preparation for spades going into the ground Transport for London have started preliminary market engagement for the DLR extension to Thamesmead. This is the first step in finding … Continue reading →

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New trams for Croydon and DLR extension to Thamesmead on TfL Business Plan

Posted on Friday 6 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London (TfL) have set out their ambitious programme for the future to help deliver a vision that encourages public transport, active travel, and supports new homes and jobs with the release of their draft business plan covering the … Continue reading →

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The winners are… Tram of the Year Results announced!

Posted on Saturday 17 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

After four weeks of hard fought voting the results are in of the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2025 – and the winners can now be revealed! The winners this year come from the Isle of Man, Manchester, … Continue reading →

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Strong support for DLR extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead

Posted on Sunday 28 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Plans to extend the DLR to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead are on course after backing from the Government in the Autumn Budget alongside strong public support in the recent consultation.

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Christmas and New Year services 2025/6

Posted on Wednesday 24 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

This is your regular one-stop guide to planned services over the festive period; with the usual caveat that operational reasons may mean there are some changes so please check with the operator before travelling.

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Person dies on DLR tracks at Poplar

Posted on Sunday 21 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

British Transport Police confirmed that a person died on the tracks at Poplar on the Docklands Light Railway. The tragic incident happened at approximately 0800 on 3rd December 2025 with confirmation later received that they had passed away.

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2025 – Voting Open!

Posted on Saturday 20 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

It may be a tad later than planned (apologies once again for the delays in updates on the site over the past couple of weeks) but we are delighted to confirm that voting for the British Trams Online Tram of … Continue reading →

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DLR to further reduce service over Christmas and New Year period

Posted on Thursday 4 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

There will be a further reduction in services on the Docklands Light Railway from Saturday 13th December 2025 until Sunday 4th January 2026. The announcement of this revised service was included in Transport for London’s annual confirmation of their planned … Continue reading →

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