New DLR station moves closer after plans submitted for major new housing development TfL hopes to construct the Thames Wharf DLR station to serve the new development in the Royal Docks Evening Standard · Sep 30
All the new Tube, DLR and Overground stations planned for London Ongoing plans include a Bakerloo line extension and three new DLR stations Evening Standard · Sep 30
DLR extension to Thamesmead could drive £15.6 billion in economic growth as consultation opens The consultation is open now and will close on July 16 Evening Standard · Jun 7
New trains on Bakerloo line: TfL moves closer to replacing oldest fleet on London Underground The trains date to 1972 but may not be replaced for another decade Evening Standard · Feb 17
London travel news LIVE: Charing Cross disruption after electricity supply failure Power issues between High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells are causing delays and cancellations, with some Charing Cross services affected Evening Standard · Feb 9
'No-brainer' 15,000-home plan for 'new town' to help solve London housing crisis Ministers under pressure to approve huge ‘new town’ scheme in south London Evening Standard · Jan 23
DLR extension to Thamesmead 'significantly' more than £1.5bn as Abbey Wood link is ruled out City Hall jobs still on the line despite mayor Sadiq Khan receiving more money than expected from Chancellor Rachel Reeves Evening Standard · Jan 7
Transport is the lifeblood of London's economy - we need to get it right The Thamesmead DLR extension is a powerful signal and confidence-builder in the market, but it must be the start of a joined-up approach Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Exclusive: Londoners face 5.8% rise in Tube fares despite national rail tickets price freeze Mayor says it is ‘fair’ that TfL fares increase above inflation in return for £2.2bn of Government investment Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Blow to two major London transport projects as they miss out on funding at Budget Whilst the DLR extension was given the green light by the Chancellor, there was no mention of funding for the Bakerloo Line or delivery of the West London Orbital Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025
Reeves to back DLR extension in major boost for deprived London district Treasury source says chancellor will announce £1.7bn plan for rail link to Thamesmead in south-east of capital The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
DLR extension explained: Where will it go, when will it be built - and is Bakerloo line extension dead? Full details of new link to Thamesmead, new stations and when it will open - as Chancellor fails to spell out exactly how much she will contribute Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Huge London transport project gets green light as Rachel Reeves backs £1.7bn DLR extension to Thamesmead London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan hails the announcement - which paves the way for a ‘new town’ in Thamesmead - as a massive vote of confidence in London Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Reeves set to back £1.7bn Docklands Light Railway extension in Budget . Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025 New £700m addition to London Overground 'would be renamed to reflect area's culture and history' Sadiq Khan confirms that his rebranding of the Overground — dubbed ‘virtue-signalling nonsense’ by critics — would be extended to the West London Orbital
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025 New DLR trains begin service in London New walk-through carriages feature air conditioning, live travel information and mobile charging points
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025 'Seize the moment!' Rachel Reeves urged to give green light to £1.7bn DLR extension to Thamesmead Pressure grows on Chancellor to help fund new DLR route under the Thames
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025 Moment fare dodger pushes bike through ticket barrier at London's Bank Station The fare dodger was able to carry his bike through the station unchallenged despite the presence of TfL staff
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025 Exclusive: 78 TfL 'fat cats' pocket more than Prime Minister as number on £100,000+ soars Passenger targets missed, new Piccadilly line trains delayed, Central line chaos - but 2,200 TfL staff earn six-figure sums
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025 Man killed after falling from height at Lewisham DLR Station as Met Police launch investigation The victim was sadly declared dead at the scene and his death is being treated as unexpected
Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025 Sadiq Khan in rare 'red on red' clash with Rachel Reeves ahead of Chancellor's spending review Mayor’s aides say ‘unacceptable’ if London loses out to rest of the country, amid fears that £2bn DLR extension may not be funded
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025 TfL bans most e-bikes on trains amid concern over igniting batteries Only folding models will be permitted on London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth Line and DLR trains from 31 March
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025 Bakerloo line extension and DLR to Thamesmead: TfL sends 'wish list' to Chancellor Rachel Reeves TfL says investing in London can create jobs for the rest of the UK
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2024 DLR trains hit with speed restrictions as they are running 'too fast' for tracks Most sections have been slowed by 5kmph over safety concerns
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024 TfL pressing ahead with DLR link to Thamesmead but no extension to Elizabeth line or London Overground Calls made for DLR to be extended further south to Abbey Wood or Belvedere