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DLR extension to Lewisham

Categories: Transport

The Docklands Light Railway was originally opened in 1987 and ran from Tower Gateway to Island Gardens and Stratford. As passenger numbers increased, the decision was taken to extend the line south of the river. This involved boring a double tunnel under the Thames from Island Gardens to Greenwich and through to five new stations, ending at Lewisham.

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DLR extension to Lewisham

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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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Southern Railway, 626 men who died in WW2

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Private John William Banner

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Old Ford on River Lee

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King William Street underground station

King William Street underground station

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