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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Noah Vickers

Plans for DLR extension to Thamesmead take vital step forward

Plans to expand the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) across the Thames to one of London’s most isolated suburbs have been submitted to the Government for approval.

The scheme, which would see the DLR extended from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside, is estimated to help unlock up to 10,000 new jobs and 30,000 new homes.

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