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Pontoon Dock Docklands Light Railway
London DLR Pontoon Dock station.jpg
Location Silvertown
Local authority London Borough of Newham
Managed by Docklands Light Railway
Number of platforms 2
Accessible Yes
Fare zone 3
Key dates
2 December 2005 Opened
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Pontoon Dock DLR station is a train station in London. It is part of the DLR network. This station opened on 2 December 2005. You can find it in the eastern part of Silvertown, which is in the London Borough of Newham. The station is in Travelcard Zone 3.

About Pontoon Dock Station

Pontoon Dock station is a stop on the Woolwich Arsenal branch of the DLR. The DLR is a special light rail system in London. It helps people travel around the Docklands area and beyond.

Where is Pontoon Dock Station?

This station is located in Silvertown. Silvertown is an area in East London. It is part of the London Borough of Newham. This borough is one of the many areas that make up Greater London.

When Did the Station Open?

Pontoon Dock station started operating on 2 December 2005. It has been serving passengers for many years. It helps people get to places like London City Airport and Woolwich Arsenal.

What is Travelcard Zone 3?

London's public transport system uses "zones" to help with ticket prices. Pontoon Dock station is in Zone 3. This means that if you have a Travelcard for Zone 3, you can use it here.

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