Docklands Light Rail (DLR)

Advantages: Views, Punctual, Clean, Fast.
Disadvantages: Does not serve the whole of London

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 ...
...Only Tickets are: > Docklands Shuttle South: Valid between Lewisham & Canary Wharf - One Day (£2.00/£0.80p), 7 Days (£9.20/ £4.20). > City Flyer South: Valid between Lewisham & Bank (or Tower Gateway via Canary Wharf) - One Day (£3.60/ £1.60), 7 Days (£16.60/ £8.00). > Docklands Shuttle East: Valid between Beckton or Stratford & Island Gardens - One Day (£2.60/ £1.20), 7 Days (£11.90/ £5.90). > City Flyer East: Valid between Beckton or Stratford ... Read review

Advantages: In Opinion
Disadvantages: In Opinion

...DLR. was needed in the Docklands area. As being docks in the docklands area in the early years it was reformed into new area full of buildings and industrial states. So a new form of transport was needed to overlook the renewal of the Docklands. In 1984 construction started to build the number one transport for docklands. I think it took between 3-4 years too complete and was built to the standards of that time. The time came and in 1987 it was the ...
...to further places apart from docklands to Beckton, Bank, Tower Gateway and a few others. It was sold to a better company in 1997 to be provided with better services. •What is DLR?• Docklands Light Railway is a form of transport designed for the docklands area. The trains can carry about 250 passengers. The trains have been designed specially to provide access for all people, even mothers or fathers with prams. The trains are ran automatically ... Read review

Advantages: Its quick, cheap and pleasant to use. Easy to buy a ticket.
Disadvantages: The network isnt that extensive. Uncomfortable journeys.

...development of Docklands, London. The Docklands as we know it now is much larger than it used to be. The original DLR consisted of just 15 stations and 11 trains. Since then a number of extensions have been added, that now serve Bank, London City Airport, Beckton and Lewisham. Today the DLR has 31KM of railway, 38 stations and 81 vehicles. HOW EASY IS IT TO BUY A TICKET? All Docklands Light Railway Stations have ticket vending machines, with some ...
...FOR DISABLED PERSONS. All Docklands trains have a level platform-to-train gradient, making it easy for those with imparements. As well as this the DLR was the first fully accessible rail network in the uk to offer easier travel to thiose in wheelchairs or with mobility imparements, or with pushchairs or heavy luggage. All stations have step free access, whether the station is at street level, ramp access or a lift service. All lifts have fully enabled ... Read review

Advantages: Driverless, runs to time, good views
Disadvantages: Poor interior

The Docklands Light Rail (DLR) operates services in the East of London. Passengers can travel as far as Beckton, Stratford and Lewisham (on the south side of the Thames in a new tunnel). Trains are driverless, meaning that passengers can sit in the 'driving seat' so to speak. An awesome experience! Built in the regeneration of the Docklands in the 1980's and 1990's, the system carries a large volume of passengers daily. A varied bunch of passengers, ...
...City, local residents and university students are among the regular users. Trains run to time all the time, and passengers are kept up to date by screens on platforms, and on the Internet at their website (www.dlr.co.uk). Train furnishings are not fabulous, with plastic seats and thin seat coverings. Tickets are much the same as Underground ones. Tickets for the Underground can be used on the DLR (Travelcards, LT Cards, Single tickets to destinations ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, Always on Time, Arrive often
Disadvantages: Busy at Peak times until Canary Wharf

Docklands light railway is, rather unsuprisingly a rail link around the London Docklands area. The two most notable stations that it stops at are Stratford and Canary Wharf. The DLR is a remote controlled train, not like your toy car you used to race but it means the train can be driven without anyone on board. Unlike most railways too, it runs on a single line, like a rollercoaster, rather than tracks. The best thing about the DLR is the screens ...
...arriving, and when they are going, and best of all they are always accurate. The trains themselves are normally very clean and nice, and there are normally fare checkers on 1 train in 3, so no fare dodging! The views around London are fantastic, however if you are travelling at peak time you will more than likely be staring at someones crotch than the Thames as the trains get PACKED in rush hour. At Canary Wharf the trains normally empty, but until ... Read review

Advantages: Lively. Good for hand crafted ware.
Disadvantages: Very Few

...Greenwich Market in South East London is renowned for its hand-crafted items,paintings and ornaments and a lot more besides. This sprawling market currently has around 160 stall holders dealing in glass,jewellery,ceramics, mens and ladies ware,pottery ,second hand books and rare records. Fancy a Henna tattoe ? Well there is a tattooeist at the market as well. You have a number of options for getting there. If you are in Central London you could take a boat trip and get out at Greenwich Pier. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) stops at Cutty Sark, surface rail trains stop at Grenwich and Bus Nos 177,180,199,286 and 386 include Greenwich on their route. Greenwich Market was established and granted a prestiguous Royal Charter back in 1849. The market has a great location by the River Thames and is near to many historic sites. Nearby... Read review

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Advantages: Good value, Fast journey times
Disadvantages: Not that comfortable

.... Interchange can be made at Stratford for the Jubilee and Central Lines, Docklands Light Railway (see my opinion on the DLR for more info), Silverlink services and CrossRail to Basingstoke. There is no First Class on these services, and they are not the most comfortable trains that FGE operate. As well as Metro services, the company offers longer-distance services to Southend Victoria, Clacton, Ispwich and others. First Great Eastern is the stopping operator on the line between Ipswich and London (mainline fast services provided by Anglia Railways). These are provided by Class 321 trains which are being refurbished at the moment to provide a higher level of comfort. Passengers on these trains have the option of a First Class compartment. Some routes have on occasions older slam door services, but these are a minority. Fares are good - a fare... Read review

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Advantages: Good location for Docklands and City Airport
Disadvantages: Overpriced, low standards, bad service

...offers 2 classes of room below the room I reserved - on Opodo the prices were £10 and £20 less than for the jacuzzi room. Every person that checked in whilst I was checking in (of which there were a large number!) had paid different amounts, ranging from £70 up to £170 per night from what I managed to hear. ---------LOCATION----------- The International is on Marsh Wall in Docklands. It's about a 10 minute walk from Canary Wharf underground station, or less from South Quay on the Docklands Light Rail. It's a very convenient location for London City airport, as it's a short train (on the DLR) and shuttle bus journey away. I'm afraid I've been unable to find out any information about parking, as I don't drive and their website is completely silent on the matter. I assume that there is some sort of parking, although you may have... Read review

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