Elverson Road DLR station facts for kids
Elverson Road is a special train station in London, England. It's part of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), which is a modern, automatic train system. This station helps people travel around South East London.
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Elverson Road DLR Station
Elverson Road station is an important stop on the DLR's Bank-Lewisham line. It's known as a "light metro" station. This means it's a bit like a subway or underground train, but often runs above ground. It uses smaller, lighter trains compared to a big railway.
What is the DLR?
The Docklands Light Railway, or DLR, is a unique train system in London. What makes it special is that many of its trains don't have a driver inside! They are controlled by computers. This makes the DLR a very modern and efficient way to travel. It connects many parts of East and South East London, especially the areas that used to be old docks.
Where is Elverson Road Station?
You can find Elverson Road station in a part of South East London called St John's. It's mostly a residential area, meaning lots of homes are nearby. The station is located between two other DLR stations: Deptford Bridge and Lewisham.
When Did it Open?
Elverson Road station first opened its doors in 1999. It was built as part of a big project to extend the DLR line further south to Lewisham. This extension made it easier for people living in Lewisham and nearby areas to travel into central London and the Docklands.
Travel Zones
When you travel on public transport in London, areas are divided into "zones." Elverson Road station is right on the edge of two of these zones: Travelcard Zone 2 and Zone 3. This means that depending on where you're going, your ticket might be priced for Zone 2 or Zone 3, or a combination of both.
