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Docklands Light Railway
London Travel News has published 7 stories involving Docklands Light Railway, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Tube & Rail · StratfordNew DLR trains return to Stratford to Woolwich route
New Docklands Light Railway trains, first introduced in October 2025, are being gradually returned to service after being removed due to braking problems in wet weather. The initial route for their reintroduction is Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal.
Stratford2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · All LondonFirst new DLR train returns to service after modifications
The first of 54 new Docklands Light Railway trains has returned to passenger service after modifications addressed a performance issue. The trains were withdrawn in September 2025 due to problems during low-adhesion conditions.
All London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · StratfordSwan on DLR track halts services at Pudding Mill Lane
A swan on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) track at Pudding Mill Lane caused rush-hour service suspensions on Monday. Transport for London confirmed a trained rescue team safely removed the bird.
Stratford3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Airports · East LondonThamesmead residents face 5-mile gap to London City Airport without direct rail link
Residents in Thamesmead, five miles from London City Airport, rely on buses and rail connections via Woolwich or Abbey Wood due to no direct rail link. City Hall’s draft London Plan identifies a DLR extension as key infrastructure to support housing and job growth in the area.
East London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Strikes & Disruption · LondonDistrict line and DLR suspended on 16 August for engineering works
Transport for London will suspend District line services between Turnham Green and Richmond and DLR services between Tower Gateway and Shadwell on Sunday 16 August. Southern Rail overnight engineering works will disrupt East Croydon services until 8.45 am, with replacement buses running.
London5 min readTrust 44 · Craft 70 · Hype 35- Tube & Rail · London
Tube and DLR passengers can claim fare refunds after 15-minute delays
Transport for London refunds the single pay-as-you-go fare for Tube and DLR journeys delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within its control. Claims must be made within 28 days, but passengers should wait 48 hours as refunds may be issued automatically. Strike action is excluded.
London5 min readTrust 46 · Craft 85 · Hype 28 - Projects · London
TfL launches Babies on Board badge for parents expecting multiples
Transport for London has introduced a new Babies on Board badge for passengers expecting twins or triplets. The free badge, available across the TfL network, follows the success of the original Baby on Board scheme launched in 2006, with over 80,000 badges distributed annually.
London4 min readTrust 38 · Craft 60 · Hype 15