Residents Invited to Shape New Thamesmead DLR Stations as Extension Plans Move Forward

Residents across Thamesmead and the wider Royal Borough of Greenwich are being invited to help shape the future of the long-awaited DLR extension, as Transport for London launches its latest public consultation on the project.

The consultation marks the next major step in plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway into Thamesmead, a project expected to transform transport links, unlock thousands of new homes and create significant employment opportunities across the area.

For the first time, local people are being asked for their views on what the proposed new stations could look like, how passengers would access them and how construction work should be carried out.

The consultation also seeks feedback on how potential impacts on residents, businesses and the local environment can be minimised during the building phase.

Thamesmead remains the largest area of London without a direct rail connection, with campaigners and local leaders backing improved transport links for many years.

Councillor Anthony Okereke, Leader of Greenwich Council, welcomed the latest milestone, describing the extension as a major opportunity for the borough.

He said: "Every Londoner should be excited about these plans for our corner of the capital. Thamesmead is the only London postcode which doesn't currently have a direct rail link and the DLR extension puts this right.

"It's a true catalyst for growth, providing local people with new connections and opportunities all across London."

The proposed extension is expected to significantly improve journey times between Thamesmead, Canary Wharf, Stratford and central London, while supporting large-scale regeneration across the area.

Councillor Tom Creswell, Cabinet Member for Planning and Development, said the project would do much more than improve transport.

"Quicker, more reliable journeys to and from central London are just the tip of the iceberg for the Thamesmead DLR extension," he said.

"This transformative project is going to unlock the area's vast potential through tens of thousands of new homes and jobs, building the Thamesmead New Town from the ground up with the infrastructure it needs to thrive."

The DLR extension is seen as a key part of wider plans to secure New Town status for Thamesmead and support future growth across southeast London.

Residents have until Thursday 16 July to take part in the consultation and share their views on the station designs, construction plans and the future of one of London's most significant transport projects.

What TfL Wants Feedback On

Residents have until Thursday 16 July to take part in the consultation and share their views on the station designs, construction plans and the future of one of London's most significant transport projects.

To take part, visit TfL's consultation website at https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/dlr-extension-consultation-2. The consultation includes detailed station designs, maps, visualisations and information about how the project could be delivered.