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Docklands Light Railway

January 29, 2026 | Financial

Transport for London sets out investment priorities

Draft business plan sets out key projects for the period to 2029-30.

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.

January 29, 2024 | Fare collection

Transport for London to trial all-day off-peak ticketing

The London transport authority hopes to boost travel on Fridays.

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.

October 17, 2022 | Metros

Latest phase of London’s Bank station upgrade opens

Easier interchange between London Underground and Docklands Light Railway.

February 21, 2022 | Policy

More short-term funding for Transport for London

British government provides a fourth funding extension for TfL while talks over a long-term solution drag on.

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