When was DLR built?
1987
The railway opened in 1987 with 11 single-car trains and 15 stations. The original network comprised two routes – Tower Gateway to Island Gardens and Stratford to Island Gardens. Even before opening day, planning was underway for the first extension, to Bank, which opened in 1991.
What happened at Beckton DLR station?
A 16-year-old boy found dead near a DLR station in east London has been named as a teenager who had been reported missing. “A young teenage boy has died and his family and friends are devastated,” Det Ch Insp Smith said. …
What zone is Beckton DLR station?
Zone 3
Beckton is the eastern terminus of the Beckton branch of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in the Docklands area of east London. It is in Travelcard Zone 3.
Why is DLR station called Cyprus?
Cyprus station is named after the nearby Victorian estate of Cyprus, itself named in honour of the British colonisation of that Mediterranian island. As well as serving this residential area, the station is next to the Docklands campus of the University of East London, itself part of the royal docks development area.
What DLR means?
abbreviation for (in Britain) Docklands Light Railway (in E London)
How safe is Beckton?
A quiet community of modest homes in East London. Beckton has an above average violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for London.
What zone is Gallions Reach?
It serves the University of East London (UEL) Docklands Campus as well as recent residential developments around Royal Albert Dock. The station is located on the DLR’s Beckton branch, between Cyprus and Beckton stations. It is in Travelcard Zone 3.
What stations are on the DLR?
No disruptions
- Bank DLR Station. Connects to Central Northern and Waterloo & City Connects to Central, Northern and Waterloo & City.
- Shadwell DLR Station.
- Limehouse DLR Station.
- Westferry DLR Station.
- Canary Wharf DLR Station.
- Heron Quays DLR Station.
- South Quay DLR Station.
- Crossharbour DLR Station.
What zone is Cyprus station?
It is named after the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The station serves the University of East London Docklands Campus and the eastern end of the north quay of the Royal Albert Dock. The station is located on the DLR’s Beckton branch, between Beckton Park and Gallions Reach stations. It is in Travelcard Zone 3.
Is the DLR expensive?
DLR fares are the same as the Tube. You can pay for your DLR fare with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or Travelcard as well as contactless payment cards. If you pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or contactless payment card, the fare is the same.