Docklands Light Railway Ltd

ra02127a (1768): 19-11-2008
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I remember the DLR very well from my childhood. The most exciting thing about it was that you could sit at the front of the train and drive it (in your mind at least) and even now I see the yuppies fighting over who is the driver during the rush hour. It is an excellent addition to the London travel network at a time when the needs of E london were not very well catered for. If you lived on the isle of dogs, this line has certainly made life easier... However, the line itself is quite flimsy, (more...)

Muzzy (1020): 18-11-2008
*****
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is the light rail system for travel in the Docklands (Isle of Dogs) and south of the river to Lewisham. It is good that the east of London is not served well by Underground lines as this is one of the most impressive forms of transport that Britain has - something to be proud of. I am not over-reacting as this system is a fabulous piece of engineering as trains are automatic, driverless, smooth, fast, clean... and the list of positives could go on and on. Th (more...)

Rachel R (1037): 16-11-2008
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The Dockalnds Light Railway is so amazing and intruiging! There is something so fascinating about sitting at the front! It is particularly good if you ride around canary wharf and the surrounding areas- what an amazing view. The stops are fairly short and it can obviously be busy at rush hour times. It gives a nice change from the Tube - even if you are just going for a ride! Kids will love it too - especially when they try and figure out why there is no driver. They have some new and improved trains running now which are nice and clean.

EdibleDormouse (1000): 15-11-2008
*****
There's something akin to being on a large train set about using the Docklands Light Railway (or DLR). Running from the City (Bank/Tower Gateway) out to Lewisham, Stratford, Beckton, and King George V, this remarkably handy transport link will also take you cheaply and conveniently out to London City Airport, and through to Canary Wharf - even though I use the DLR frequently, and come into that station often, I'm still awestruck by the line seemingly going through the buildings, and am reminded (more...)

Baggio18 (543): 14-11-2008
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By far my favorite mode of transport within London, newer, better ventilation and more comfortable seats. Is really the main connection throughout East London. For anyone planning to take it soon, beware they are carrying out maintenance work on a segment of the DLR every week so check before planning a journey into the area. Would definitely echo the thoughts of another poster on the penalty fare possible if you forget to swipe out, especially as the machines on some stations are far from being in prominent positions.