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big SNIP

Four-car trains were considered as part of the planning process but were
rejected at this stage as the infrastructure works would be
prohibitively disruptive. A light railway just isn't designed for the
sort of passenger numbers the DLR is now expected to deal with, and I
think these 3-car works are designed to plug the gap; the Woolwich
extension will make things worse, but hopefully the Jubilee signalling
upgrade and car addition will mitigate matters. Crossrail is needed.


Just why do you think "the Woolwich extension will make things worse"?
Surely, by providing another cross-river route further downstream, that
extension of the LCY branch will reduce the curent traffic demand on the
Lewisham extension, especially that coming from potential Crossrail
passengers. But, needless to say (?), all the station sites on the Woolwich
extension must be suitable for expansion to accommodate four-car trains,
even if fitted out for only two-car or three-car trains initially.

Regards,

- Alan (in Brussels)