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November 12, 2025 | Metros

CAF trains withdrawn from London’s DLR

New trains that entered service on London’s Docklands Light Railways last month have been temporarily taken out of service due to braking problems.

October 1, 2025 | Metros

New CAF light metro fleet enters service in London

Spanish manufacturer is supplying 54 five-car trains for the automated Docklands Light Railway.

October 7, 2024 | Metros

KeolisAmey retains London operating contract

New eight-year contract for Docklands Light Railway starts on April 1 2025 and is worth €140m a year.

August 25, 2023 | Metros

TfL tenders next Docklands Light Railway operating contract

Eight-year contract has an estimated total value of £2.3bn.

March 24, 2023 | Financial

Transport for London budget predicts £79m operating surplus for 2023-24

New rolling stock for Piccadilly Line and DLR and service and accessibility enhancements planned.

February 9, 2023 | Fleet

Mayor of London views the first of the Docklands Light Railway’s 54 new trains

New trains manufactured by CAF have open gangways aimed at boosting capacity.

August 30, 2022 | Main line

Germany’s 9-euro ticket “as impactful as Covid” on passenger numbers

Limited long-term effect if campaign not extended.

July 5, 2022 | Technology

Stadler is developing a customised batteries system for multiple units

The Mosenas project aims to tailor battery size and weight for individual rail routes.

March 19, 2020 | Metros

London Underground closes 40 stations and cuts services

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has announced train frequency reductions and station closures across its rail network in the British capital.

March 26, 2019 | Technology

German Aerospace Center and DB to test passenger comfort innovations

THE German Aerospace Center (DLR) and DB Systemtechnik (DB ST) signed a cooperation agreement for the Dirk project on March 19, which is developing a test vehicles to support innovations in passenger comfort and air conditioning.

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