Group    From 1996 

CGL Rail

Categories: Transport

The City Greenwich Lewisham Rail Link PLC won the concession for the DLR extension to Lewisham.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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CGL Rail

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DLR extension to Lewisham - Greenwich

{Above the CGL Rail and DLR logos:} Docklands Light Railway Lewisham Extensio...

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DLR extension to Lewisham - Lewisham

Docklands Light Railway This plaque was unveiled by the Deputy Prime Minister...

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Corporal Albert Lancelot Haley

Corporal Albert Lancelot Haley

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Surrey Iron Railway Company

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Rendel Palmer and Tritton

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