"Tom Anderson" wrote in message
h.li...

While we're on the subject, can trains from Stratford on the new route
head west at Canning Town,

No - the local topography prevents a connection in this direction - trains
south from Stratford will either go towards Beckton, or towards KGV and
eventually Woolwich (under construction now. Remember that the existing line
east from Stratford to Poplar and Lewisham is also having major improvements
to its platforms at Stratford, which will increase capacity.

and can trains from the west head south at Poplar?

No, they have already headed south at Westferry...

Paul S