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DLR operator gets new contract

DLR train approaches Canning Town

The operator of London’s Docklands Light Railway (DLR), KeolisAmey, has been awarded a new eight-year contract.

It will start on 1 April 2025 and the operator is promising a number of improvements, including enhanced timetables and capacity upgrades to support population growth, particularly in parts of Royal Dock and the Isle of Dogs where the DLR is the main transport option.

54 new DLR trains are being introduced to help improve the frequency and reliability of services.  The new trains will replace the 33 oldest trains in the fleet, with a further 21 helping boost overall capacity by 50 %.

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