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NEW DLR LINK FOR OLYMPICS Apr 6 2006
Big push for Dagenham branch to be constructed ahead of 2012
By Kay Harrison

PLANS for a UKP240million DLR extension to Dagenham Dock could be
fast-tracked through in time for the 2012 Games.

The new line will stretch six kilometres east from Gallions Reach and
see the creation of four stations, providing fast and frequent services
to Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks.

Transport for London (TfL) had been exploring ways to fund construction
of the Barking Reach route, but London Mayor Ken Livingstone now seems
to have secured the cash needed to accelerate the project.

A TfL spokesman said: "The Barking Reach extension will revolutionise
travel for commuters and residents in east London.

"It will open up a greater area for jobs, education and leisure
opportunities."

New stations are to be built at Beckton Riverside, Creekmouth, Barking
Riverside and Dagenham Vale.

The route will terminate at Dagenham Dock station, where there will be
an interchange with the existing C2C service.

The scheme will serve key development sites within the Thames Gateway
and is seen as vital to the regeneration of the Barking Riverside area.

Mr Livingstone claims senior government officials have agreed funding
for the project and plans to put in a bid to the 2007 spending review.
He has also instructed a team to work up detailed plans for the DLR
extension.

The mayor attended the launch of tunnelling work on the DLR Woolwich
Arsenal extension on Monday (April 3).

Before starting the machine being used to connect King George V station
to Woolwich, he said an announcement on the Barking Reach extension
could be expected over the coming months.

TfL has already received positive feedback on the project from the
London boroughs of Newham and Barking and Dagenham, the Office of the
Deputy Prime Minister and landowners in the area.

Extensive public consultation will be carried out throughout its
development.