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  • First contracts awarded to build a new DLR station at Thameside West
  • First of 54 new DLR trains re-enters passenger service
  • TfL Celebrates Re-Introduction of First Modernised DLR Train

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

First contracts awarded to build a new DLR station at Thameside West

Design work is set to start on the proposed Thames Wharf station, with developers promising it will open in time for the first residents of a major new housing development.Read mor...

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ianvisits.co.uk /2 days ago

First of 54 new DLR trains re-enters passenger service

The first of the new DLR trains has returned to passenger service after modifications resolved problems that led to the trains being withdrawn shortly after they were introduced la...

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railway-news.com /1 day ago

TfL Celebrates Re-Introduction of First Modernised DLR Train

Transport for London (TfL) has celebrated the re-introduction of the first of its newly modified Docklands Light Railway (DLR trains) to customer service. The train, which is the f...

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

Tower Gateway DLR station getting a new entrance and lift in hotel development

Tower Gateway DLR station is to get a second lift and entrance as part of a deal with a property developer building a hotel and recently completed new flats next to the station.Rea...

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timeout.com /1 day ago

The DLR’s new trains are finally back in service

Roll on aircon, charging ports and a 50 percent boost in capacity

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railwaypro.com /1 day ago

London’s new DLR trains return to service following traction issues

Transport for London has returned the first of the new trains for the automated DLR network to service, following modifications [...]

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ianvisits.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Tube-sized tunnel under London gets a power boost – with help from its own monorail

A 20 year old tube-train sized tunnel under north-west London is getting an upgrade to help it carry more electrons, and the engineers might be able to use a monorail to carry out...

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timeout.com /4 hours ago

There are plans to launch train journeys from east London to Europe

With a new Eurostar rival on the horizon, east London’s most deceptively named station might finally get its first international train

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 week ago

First of ten new Elizabeth line trains enters passenger service

The first of ten additional Elizabeth line trains ordered to boost the railway’s capacity has started carrying passengers in London.Read more ›

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metro.co.uk /1 month ago

Driverless ‘pods’ could soon be used on Hammersmith Bridge instead of cars

'The pods are like small trams that run on “virtual tracks”.'

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ianvisits.co.uk /4 weeks ago

Engineers drill 100-metre tunnel beneath South London railway without stopping trains

A novel construction method has been used to drill a tunnel sideways beneath a tram and railway line in South London without closing the line.Read more ›

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timeout.com /2 weeks ago

A new Superloop bus route launches in east London next week – and it’ll be free to ride

The SL12 will travel between Ilford and Rainham via Romford, starting on September 5. Here’s how to get free rides for the first week

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londonist.com /2 days ago

The New DLR Trains Are Back — 10 Months After Being Pulled From Service

Let's hope they're here to stay.

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bbc.co.uk /1 month ago

East London fire causes Overground disruption

TfL says part of the Weaver line is suspended so repairs can be made to tracks damaged by the fire.

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ianvisits.co.uk /2 weeks ago

A new Superloop bus service starts next month

London’s twelfth Superloop bus service, linking Gants Hill with Rainham, will start running next month, with a week of free travel to start.Read more ›

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ianvisits.co.uk /4 weeks ago

Waterloo station using remote control drones to keep trains moving

South Western Railway and Network Rail have launched a remotely operated drone at London Waterloo, using live aerial surveillance to cut disruption caused by trespass and speed up...

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timeout.com /3 weeks ago

London Tube and Train Disruption This Weekend: Full List of Closures for August 15-16 2026

The District line, DLR and several Overground services will be hit by closures this weekend

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theconstructionindex.co.uk /1 month ago

Arada's £2.5bn plan for Thameside

Sharing its plans for Thameside West, and a new DLR station, Arada has announced the appointment of Arup, Gensler and Planit to work on the project.

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standard.co.uk /1 month ago

Dubai property giant unveils £2.5 billion vision to transform east London waterfront

The ‘Thameside West’ development will reshape a 47-acre site at the western end of the Royal Docks in Silvertown

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

London Cable Car marks 20 millionth passenger with prize draw

London's cable car has carried its 20 millionth passenger, just over 14 years after it opened in 2012, with the milestone being marked by a competition offering one winner free tra...

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timeout.com /1 month ago

This major London tube line is getting more trains on weekends

TfL is introducing more frequent weekend services on the red line between White City and Leytonstone

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timeout.com /1 month ago

London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for July 18-19 2026

The Piccadilly and Elizabeth lines will be hit by major closures on July 18-19, with more disruption on the DLR and Overground

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ianvisits.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Two weekend closures coming to the London Overground’s Weaver line

London Overground services between Bethnal Green and Cheshunt and Enfield Town will be suspended while Network Rail carries out a package of railway renewals.Read more ›

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railway-news.com /1 week ago

First New Class 345 Train Enters Elizabeth Line Passenger Service

The first of 10 additional Class 345 Aventra trains for London’s Elizabeth line has entered passenger service, following a period of mainline testing. Built by Alstom at its Litchu...

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