DLR Extension to Thamesmead to Apply for Approval in 2027
Transport for London plans to submit an application for the new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead early next year.
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Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed it will seek approval for a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Thamesmead in early 2027. The final consultation on the project received 553 responses, with the feedback now being used to refine proposals for the Transport and Works Act Order application.
The proposed extension includes the construction of two new DLR stations, one at Beckton Riverside and another at Thamesmead. Subject to securing necessary permissions and a funding agreement with the government, construction work could commence by 2029. The new stations and the extended line are anticipated to open in the early 2030s.
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Service and Funding Details
Upon completion, TfL expects to operate trains every 8 to 10 minutes to and from Thamesmead, via Beckton Riverside. This frequency is intended to improve public transport links in an area that has historically been underserved. The overall cost of the construction will be financed through borrowing. Repayment is planned through potential future government contributions and revenue generated by the extension, such as passenger fares.
Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, stated that the project represents a significant milestone, acknowledging government backing received in the previous year's budget. He highlighted the scheme's potential to transform travel for residents in a part of London lacking adequate public transport connections. Lord Len Duvall OBE, London Assembly Member for Greenwich and Lewisham, also expressed support, noting the extension's capacity to reduce journey times, integrate Thamesmead into the wider transport network, and facilitate the development of new housing.
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Alongside the DLR plans, TfL is also developing separate proposals for road network changes in Thamesmead. These initiatives aim to enhance bus journey times and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists between Woolwich and Abbey Wood.
Questions this report answers
+When will Transport for London apply for approval for the DLR extension?
Transport for London plans to submit its application for the Docklands Light Railway extension to Thamesmead in early 2027. This follows the completion of the third and final public consultation on the project.
+What new stations will the DLR extension include?
The proposed extension will add two new stations to the Docklands Light Railway network. These stations are planned for Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead, aiming to improve public transport access in these areas.
+When is the DLR extension expected to open?
Construction on the DLR extension could begin by 2029, with the new stations and line potentially opening in the early 2030s. This timeline is dependent on securing necessary permissions and a funding agreement with the government.
+How will the DLR extension be funded?
The scheme will be funded initially through borrowing. Future funding is expected to come from potential government contributions and new revenue generated by the extension, such as fares from increased ridership.
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