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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Megan Howe

DLR extension to Thamesmead could drive £15.6 billion in economic growth as consultation opens

A planned DLR extension to Thamesmead could be a "game changer" for east London, delivering up to 30,000 new homes, 10,000 jobs and delivering £15.6 billion in economic growth, according to Transport for London (TfL).

The proposals, which have now been opened to public consultation, include two new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead Waterfront.

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