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Trains that actually arrive on time... wow!
Review of Docklands Light Rail (DLR) by evesham1988la

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... ... Read review

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11.07.2004

Roller Coaster Ride By DLR
Review of Docklands Light Rail (DLR) by fromthedarkside

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 ... Read review

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09.08.2001

Quickest way around the east of central London.
Review of Docklands Light Rail (DLR) by smcclt3006

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 ... Read review

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01.09.2007

Bird's eye view of the Docklands
Review of Docklands Light Rail (DLR) by Mattnottm

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, ... Read review

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05.03.2001
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Who Needs Tracks? Its the DLR
Review of Docklands Light Rail (DLR) by painey

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 ... Read review

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13.11.2005

DLR - A Great Alternative To The Tube

Review of Docklands Light Rail (DLR) by james564

Advantages: Never Seem to Be Busy, Cheap, Not Usually Late!
Disadvantages: Network is not very extensive.

...first time i tried the Docklands Light Railway. At first it was quite exciting trying out a new railway but it was also scary bexause the train drove itself! How will be explained later in the review. ..: Frequency :.. Trains are operated at off peak and peak times. They run about every 5-10 minutes. The trains run in all directions at the same times. ..: Safety :.. You might think that because the trains are driverless they are completly ... Read review

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15.01.2005

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