Greenwich Council has announced that Thamesmead could obtain a DLR station by late 2031, with the project including two new stops. This development aims to support the construction of 15,000 new homes on 100 hectares of land, currently lacking direct rail access. Planning is anticipated to begin by 2028, though funding and approvals remain pressing challenges. Public consultations are scheduled in the coming months, reflecting the local authority's efforts to advance this pivotal transit expansion.
"The project would introduce two new stops on the Gallions Reach branch of the network—one at Beckton Riverside and one at Thamesmead."
"According to the local authority, work could start on building the extension in spring 2028, allowing trains to start operating from late 2031 or early 2032."
"Building the extension is key in unlocking land earmarked for redevelopment in Thamesmead, which currently has no station."
"A public consultation on the scheme is scheduled for late spring, with the outline business case for the extension expected to be completed by July."
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