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Docklands Light Railway

Thursday 3 February 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions with Transport for London and the Greater London Authority are exploring opportunities for extending the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead.
  • Government and Homes England are working together with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London to explore potential options at Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside.
  • The scale of the opportunity from the potential DLR extension options at Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside is under exploration.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Abena Oppong-Asare Lab Erith and Thamesmead
Transport
Context

The question addresses the need for improved public transport links, specifically mentioning the ambitions to extend the DLR to Thamesmead, supported by local councils.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with Transport for London on proposals to extend the docklands light railway to Thamesmead?

Answer from Wendy Morton

The Government and Homes England are exploring potential opportunities and options at Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London.

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Not addressed: specific timeline or funding commitment

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Q2 Abena Oppong-Asare Lab Erith and Thamesmead
Transport
Context

The question highlights the need for improved transport links, specifically mentioning plans to extend DLR to Thamesmead, supported by Greenwich and Newham councils.

Question

Thamesmead needs levelling up. It has some of the worst public transport links in the capital. There are ambitious plans to extend the docklands light railway to Thamesmead, which are supported by local councils. Will the Minister look favourably at these proposals when submitted and provide necessary funding?

Answer from Wendy Morton

With regard to extending the DLR, the scale of the opportunity from the potential options at Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside is being explored and the Government and Homes England are working together with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London to do this.

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Not addressed: specific commitment or timeline for funding

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