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[email protected] · August 6th 10, 10:26 PM posted to uk.transport.london

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On 6 Aug, 03:36, "Dr. Sunil" wrote:

According to Wiki:
"Canary Wharf station had been part of the original DLR plans, but
when the system opened in August 1987 the station was not ready.

I don't think I agree with this; as far as could be seen it was
complete, lighting, signs etc. were all installed. I can't be certain
as to whether things like commissioning of the lifts was complete, but
it not I think it would only have been because it had been decided
that the station would not open, and therefore final works had been
abandoned. It looked finished.

The DLR opened with Canary Wharf station in skeleton form only. The track
and basic platforms were there and trains stopped (because of the
automatic signalling) but doors did not open.

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Colin Rosenstiel