Docklands Light Railway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Docklands Light Railway |
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| Info | |
| Owner | Docklands Light Railway Ltd, part of Transport for London |
| Locale | Greater London |
| Transit type | Rapid transit/Light metro |
| Number of lines | 7 |
| Number of stations | 45 |
| Daily ridership | 340,000 (daily average, DfT 2017) |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 31 August 1987 |
| Operator(s) | KeolisAmey Docklands Ltd. Keolis (70%)/Amey (30%) |
| Number of vehicles | 149 DLR rolling stock |
| Train length | 2 or 3 carriages per trainset |
| Technical | |
| System length | 38 km (24 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail |
| Average speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a light metro or light rail system in London, England. It opened on 31 August 1987 to serve the redeveloped Docklands area of East London. It currently covers several areas of London. To the north, it reaches Stratford. To the south, Lewisham. To the west, Tower Gateway and Bank in the City of London financial district. To the east, Beckton, London City Airport and Woolwich Arsenal. The DLR is fully computer operated. It is automated and the only job is the emergency stop button.
Images for kids
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Tower Gateway DLR station was the DLR's original link to central London.
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A first generation DLR train crosses West India Dock in September 1987
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The view from Tower Gateway looking east prior to rebuilding shows Fenchurch Street approach tracks to the left and the DLR line in the centre. Just visible in the distance is a DLR train that has emerged from the tunnel to Bank to the right.
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Route of Woolwich Arsenal extension.
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The Stratford International DLR forecourt, soon after opening in 2011
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Abbey Road under construction in April 2010.
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The resited Pudding Mill Lane features new, wider platforms
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The London, Tilbury and Southend line (foreground), operated by c2c, runs alongside the DLR (behind the fence) from Limehouse to Tower Gateway.
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An eastbound train leaving Westferry Station.
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A train awaits departure from Woolwich Arsenal.
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DLR train at Poplar DLR station
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The original Island Gardens DLR station at the end of a viaduct
See also
In Spanish: Docklands Light Railway para niños
