Newham Council is urging local people to have their say on Transport for London (TfL) plans to extend the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside.
The detailed proposals for the DLR extension suggest potential designs for two new stations, as well as outlining the construction methods and impact on neighbouring communities and the environment.
Have your say on the TfL consultation
TfL has proposed a new station at Beckton Riverside, opposite Gallions Reach Shopping Park, that would also include new homes and jobs, as well as creating more community and retail space.
A second station would be built in Thamesmead, Southeast London, alongside a proposed New Town created by Central Government.
Extending the DLR would improve connections for those who live and work in Newham, as well as providing a new link South of the River.
The TfL consultation will be supported by community events and drop-in sessions where residents and businesses will have a chance to speak directly to the project team and be able to share their views.
Feedback from the consultation will help shape the final scheme before a Transport and Works Act Order early next year.
TfL will carry out a full Environmental Impact Assessment as part of its planning process. Subject to funding and approvals, construction could begin in 2029, with the extension opening in the early 2030s.
Mayor of Newham Forhad Hussain said: "The planned expansion of the DLR is fantastic news for our borough, improving travel for Newham residents, tackling the housing crisis and unlocking huge economic benefits for all.
“The project to extend the DLR from Gallions Reach to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead, is expected to unlock 145 hectares of brownfield land and support up to 30,000 new homes and 10,000 jobs, delivering an estimated £15.6bn in economic benefits.
“I would urge all Newham residents to take part in the consultation as we work with TfL to ensure the benefits of the extension are maximised for all. It is important that you take part so that your views can help shape the how the project is developed.”
