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Old January 17th 11, 10:46 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default DLR Extension To Stratford International

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On Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:33:42 -0800 (PST)
Garius wrote:
On Jan 17, 8:46=A0am, Paul wrote:
Does anyone know when this is scheduled to open?

The Tfl website says "early 2011" which could mean anything between
now and Easter. =A0I thought it was originally meant to open last
year, so presumably there are some delaying factors. =A0If so, what
is causing the delays?


Beginning of the April was the last date I heard.


I'm still wondering how the DLR running this service is an advantage
over the old NLL service. Seems to me all its done is spent a huge
amount of money and given people a long walk if they wish to continue
beyond stratford on the NLL. Its not as if getting to Stratford from
the east part of the DLR was hard before.


- Much more frequent services (rather than only every 30 minutes at
best)
- Several additional stops, so more people will be within easy walking
distance of a stop
- A more flexible network, with two branches both south and north of
Canning Town
- A direct link to Stratford International