DLR extension to Thamesmead: Amey Rail awarded £50m early works contract
Preparatory surveys and risk identification will be carried out by Amey Rail as planning progresses.
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Transport for London (TfL) has awarded the first contract for the planned Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Thamesmead. Amey Rail will undertake preparatory work valued at just over £50 million.
Scope of Early Works
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The contract with Amey Rail covers essential preparatory tasks while the Thamesmead extension progresses through its final planning and approval stages. The company will be responsible for conducting ground surveys, identifying potential risks and their mitigations, defining the scope of early works, and carrying out site surveys.
Planning and Approvals Timeline
TfL anticipates submitting its application for a Transport and Works Act Order in early 2027. Approval of this order would grant the necessary legal authority to construct the railway extension. The funding for the project is planned to come from borrowing, to be repaid over time through potential future government funding and revenue generated by the scheme, such as fares.
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Construction and Opening Prospects
Subject to securing a funding agreement with the government and obtaining all required permissions, construction activities could begin by 2029. The extension, which includes new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead, could potentially open to passengers in the early 2030s.
Questions this report answers
+What is the value of the early works contract for the DLR extension?
Transport for London has awarded the Thamesmead Extension Early Works contract to Amey Rail for just over £50 million. This contract covers initial preparatory tasks before full construction begins.
+What will Amey Rail do as part of the early works?
Amey Rail will conduct ground surveys, identify risks and mitigations, define the scope of early works, and carry out site surveys. These tasks are part of the planning and approval process for the extension.
+When is the DLR extension to Thamesmead expected to open?
Construction could begin by 2029, with the extension and new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead potentially opening in the early 2030s. This timeline is dependent on securing funding and necessary permissions.
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