In message , Paul Scott
writes
DLR have convinced the DfT that they undertook a full consultation,
including 100% coverage of homes in the area. You must have been out
when this happened, if you are new to the area, then unlucky, you
missed it....

'In October 2004, a leaflet describing the proposals was distributed to
over 40,000 households and businesses within the catchment area of the
proposal. This was followed by presentations at various local forums in
late 2004. In February 2005, a second leaflet describing station
options was distributed to households and businesses within the station
catchment areas. This was followed by a number of local open workshops
in early March 2005 to gauge comments and issues. In July 2005 the
selected locations for new stations were presented to local residents,
with plans and artists impressions.'

Oh yes, I remember that coming though the door. I was one of those
'screwed Newhamites' who agreed with what they proposed and look forward
to the enhancements we're getting.

I thought the plan was for a Beckton - Stratford Intl service, I do hope
so....now that will be handy.
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Steve Fitzgerald wrote:
I thought the plan was for a Beckton - Stratford Intl service, I do hope
so....now that will be handy.

Currently, stations from Poplar to Canning Town are served with 12tph.
At Canning Town the Beckton and KGV routes diverge, with each terminus
receiving 6tph. After the new Canning Town Junction is completed
services from Stratford International to Beckton and KGV will be
started. AFAIK stations from Stratford Intl to Canning Town will also
get 12tph, with the service diverging at Canning Town LL as it does at
Canning Town HL to both Beckton and KGV.

Basically, this will result in both the Beckton and KGV branches
getting double the service they do now without forcing more trains to
traverse the junctions at Poplar and West India Quay; it also provides
a much more frequent local service to stations along both branches, and
also increases access to the Jubilee Line for commuters heading for
Canary Wharf.

If the Dagenham branch of the DLR is built then the Beckton route will
get 18tph, with the Dagenham trains reversing via the Canning Town
siding, so if you do in fact live on the Beckton branch, you'll
eventually be "in like Flynn" ;-))