ianVisits3 weeks agoLondonLondon's weekly railway newsTfL faces challenges with station closures, upgrades, and replacement trains for the Underground and DLR lines. [ more ]
Time Out London3 weeks agoLondonHere's why DLR trains are getting shorterDLR's 30-year-old trains near retirement, running fewer carriages for mileage saving during new train testing. [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk1 month agoLondonWhy are the Elizabeth line and DLR closed over Easter bank holiday weekend?The Elizabeth Line and DLR are part-closed over the Easter weekend for maintenance and track improvements. The closures aim to fix technical issues, improve reliability, safety, and provide a smoother ride for customers. [ more ]
ianVisits1 month agoLondonLondon's weekly railway newsLondon's rail transport news includes the London Underground centenary, Elizabeth line discussions, and incidents impacting mainline and DLR services. [ more ]
ianVisits4 months agoLondonLondon's weekly railway newsAn 89-year-old man needed 26 'liquid stitches' after his arm and hand were trapped in a Tube station ticket barrier. Passengers may soon be able to pretend to drive the driverless DLR trains, as they will come with steering wheels for entertainment. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk4 months agoLondonThe DLR might get cardboard steering wheels so that you can 'drive' the trainCardboard steering wheels may be added to DLR trains in London for passengers to pretend to drive. Stickers saying 'driving the train' will be trialled on 10 trains in January 2024. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoLondonTFL considering installing fake steering wheels at front of DLR trainsPlans to install cardboard steering wheels in driverless DLR trains could make the front seats even more in demand. London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, hopes to bring the experience of driving the DLR trains to life for children. [ more ]
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk4 months agoLondonStorm Henk: Severe disruption to DLR services due to 'obstruction' on lineDLR service disrupted due to obstruction on tracks Winds of around 50mph causing travel disruptions [ more ]