Docklands Light Railway Capacity Upgrading, London, United Kingdom
Key Data:
Owner
Transport for London
Operator
DLR Ltd/Serco Docklands
Date Opened
1987
Route Length
31km (19.4 miles)
Number of Stations
39
Depots
2
Line Speed
Max: 80km/h (50mph); Operational: 64km/h (40mph)
Gauge
1,435mm
Annual Ridership
64 million (2007)
Power Supply
750V DC third rail
Rolling Stock:
Builder
BN Construction/Bombardier
Dimensions
28m x 2.65m
Weight
36t
Vehicles Ordered
24 ordered in 2005 plus 31 ordered in 2006
Operational Fleet – 2008
94 vehicles (types B90/B92/B2K)
Capacity
284 (70 seated)
Special Characteristics:
UK's only automatic, driverless passenger railway
Highly successful commuter-led transit system
Within overall London fare system
Major tool for regeneration of run-down areas
Crucial public transport link to 2012 Olympic Games
Extensions and other capacity increases in development
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