[Stevie]

Surprised that no-one seems to have mentioned this (unless they have -
and I've just missed it in which case sorry for repeating this).

18/05/2005
TfL Board gives approval for next step for DLR Stratford extension
http://developments.dlr.co.uk/extens...ails.asp?id=19

The planned extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Stratford
International took an important step forward today as the TfL Board
approved plans for DLR to submit an application for a Transport and
Works Act (TWA) Order.

The TWA would secure the powers needed to build the extension, which
will run from Canning Town to integrate with the CTRL station at
Stratford International, due to be finished by late 2009 in good time
for a successful London 2012 Olympics. The £110m project is funded as
part of Transport for London’s five year £10bn Investment Programme.

Welcoming the Board’s decision, Jonathan Fox, DLR’s Director said:

“This is an important step forward in bringing further transport
improvements to east London. This extension will help meet the growing
demand for quality public transport in the Lower Lea Valley, bringing
vital regeneration benefits to the area. We will continue to push this
project forward and have it up and running by the end of 2009.”

The 5km extension – which is the conversion of the North London Line
between Canning Town and Stratford, will link with DLR’s Beckton and
London City Airport routes. There will be new stations built at Star
Lane (formerly designated as Cody Road), Abbey Road and Stratford High
Street (formerly designated as Stratford Market). Existing North London
line stations at Canning Town, West Ham and Stratford would be modified
and a new station will be opened at Stratford International, which will
be the main rail interchange from Eurostar into the TfL network.