The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) connects with the Tube network at Bank and Tower Gateway (Tower Hill) stations and also at Shadwell, Stratford, Bow, Heron Quays, Canning Town and Canary Wharf. ... The DLR also connects with London's cable car, the Emirates Air Line, at Royal Victoria.

What does the DLR do?

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is an automated light metro system serving the redeveloped Docklands area of London, England. ... The DLR is owned by Docklands Light Railway Ltd, part of the London Rail division of Transport for London (TfL).

Why is it called DLR?

The origins of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) can be traced back to 1982 when the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) was created to coordinate the redevelopment of the Docklands area. It was clear that a new transport system was needed.

What is the difference between DLR and underground?

Most of the DLR is not underground – just five stations out of 45 (Bank, Island Gardens, Cutty Sark, Woolwich Arsenal, Stratford International). ... So, no, the DLR is not a tram. Nor is it a subway. It's an urban light railway, which isn't really either.

What stations are on the DLR line?

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• Bank DLR Station. Connects to Central Northern and Waterloo & City Connects to Central, Northern and Waterloo & City.
• Shadwell DLR Station. ...
• Limehouse DLR Station. ...
• Westferry DLR Station.
• Canary Wharf DLR Station. ...
• Heron Quays DLR Station.
• South Quay DLR Station.
• Crossharbour DLR Station.

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What zone is the DLR line?

(Zone 2+3)

Can I use Oyster card on DLR?

An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.

Does the DLR run 24 hours?

Night-time services will be extended to the Metropolitan, Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines by 2021. The London Overground will join the 24-hour culture in 2017 and the DLR in 2021. From September 24-hour weekend services are due to begin on the Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria and Central lines.

Is the DLR a monorail?

DLR ROLLING STOCK LOOKS MUCH LIKE A MONORAIL SYSTEM BUT IN ACTUAL FACT IS NOT, IT ACTUALLY REJECTED USING A MONORAIL SYSTEM. ... THOUGH THE DLR APPEARS ON LONDON TUBE MAPS IT IS A TOTALLY SEPARATE RAIL SYSTEM. THE DLR DOES HOWEVER HAVE STATION LINKS FOR BOTH TUBE AND NATIONAL RAIL SERVICES.

Who drives the DLR?

Trains on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) don't have drivers even in the ATO kind of way. Instead, they have "train attendants" or "captains" who travel on the train but move around inside it rather than sitting at the front. These people do, however, look after the doors just like their ATO Tube counterparts.

How are DLR trains powered?

That right-wing mindset also led to another major design feature of the DLR. The power is delivered to trains via a live "third rail" rather than overhead cables as is common on many similar types of transport.

Who owns the DLR?

7. The DLR Franchise is owned by DLRL, a subsidiary of TfL. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a light rail system operating in East and South East London. The DLR is currently operated by Serco Limited under a franchise agreement with DLRL, which ends in December 2014.

How do you use DLR?

1. When you use DLR services, you must touch your Oyster card or smartcard on the yellow card reader at both the start and the end of your journey. If the ticket gates at stations are open and at DLR stations where there are no barriers, you must still touch your Oyster card or smartcard on the yellow card reader.

What was before TfL?

TfL was created in 2000 as part of the Greater London Authority (GLA) by the Greater London Authority Act 1999. It gained most of its functions from its predecessor London Regional Transport in 2000.

What time do the tubes run till?

Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday.

Is DLR included in Travelcard?

A Travelcard gives you unlimited travel at any time on bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and National Rail services in London.

What zone is Woolwich Arsenal DLR?

Woolwich Arsenal is currently the only DLR station in Zone 4 on Transport for London's tube map. Other DLR stations that lie further eastward, such as Gallions Reach north of the river, are in Zone 3.

What is the DLR line in London?

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a driverless line connected to the London Tube network. You can pay with Oyster. The DLR connects to the Emirates Air Line cable car and London City Airport. The DLR provides good access to parts of East London and the Docklands area.

Do I need a ticket for the DLR?

You must have a card or ticket in order to ride on the DLR or you may get fined.

Does the DLR get busy?

Trains in the rush hour are busy (lots of people switch from mainline rail onto DLR at Woolwich so trains fill up at the first station). However, by 0900 passengers drop off a lot. If you want to miss the worst of the crowds, you only need wait until 0900.

Can you get DLR from Bank?

The DLR trains at Bank station are underground.

Is London Bridge on dlr?

Where does the London Bridge (Station) to Greenwich DLR Station train arrive? London Bridge (Station) to Greenwich DLR Station train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, arrive at Greenwich station.

How long is dlr from Lewisham to Bank?

The journey takes approximately 42 min. Is there a direct train between Lewisham and Bank DLR Station?