Royal Albert DLR station facts for kids
Royal Albert DLR station is a train station in East London, England. It is part of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) system. This station is named after the Royal Albert Dock, which is a large water area nearby. You can even see London City Airport from the station!
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What is the DLR?
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a special train system in London. It's like a smaller, lighter version of the Tube. The DLR trains run without a driver on board, which is pretty cool! They connect many parts of the Docklands area. This area used to be a busy port where ships would load and unload goods. Now, it's a modern part of London with homes, offices, and shops.
Where is Royal Albert Station?
Royal Albert DLR station is located high up on an elevated track. This means the station is above the ground, giving you good views! It's on the DLR's Beckton branch line. If you are traveling on the DLR, you will find Royal Albert station between Prince Regent and Beckton Park stations. The station is in a part of London called Beckton.
What's Nearby?
The station is right next to the western end of the Royal Albert Dock. This dock is a historic part of London's port. Today, it's a place for different activities and businesses. As mentioned, you can also spot London City Airport from the station. This airport is a smaller airport mainly used for flights within the UK and to nearby European cities.
Getting Around London
Royal Albert DLR station is in Travelcard Zone 3. London's public transport system is divided into zones. These zones help work out how much your train or bus ticket will cost. Zone 1 is the very center of London, and the zones spread outwards from there. Being in Zone 3 means it's a bit further out from the city center, but still well-connected to other parts of London.
Images for kids
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Looking east from the platform
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Looking west from the platform
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A sign on the eastbound platform
