The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is an automated light metro system primarily serving the redeveloped Docklands area of London and providing a direct connection between London's two major financial districts, Canary Wharf and the City of London. First opened on 31 August 1987, the DLR has been extended multiple times, giving a total route length of 38 km. Lines now reach north to Stratford, south to Lewisham, west to Tower Gateway and Bank in the City of London financial district, and east to Beckton, London City Airport and Woolwich Arsenal. An extension to Thamesmead is currently being proposed.
A DLR train at Canary Wharf station
Tower Gateway DLR station was the DLR's original link to central London.
A first generation DLR train crosses West India Dock in September 1987
The view from Tower Gateway looking east prior to rebuilding shows Fenchurch Street approach tracks to the left and the DLR line in the centre. Just visible in the distance is a DLR train that has emerged from the tunnel to Bank to the right.
Bank and Monument are two interlinked stations in the City of London that form a public transport complex served by five lines of the London Underground as well as the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
Entrance at the Bank of England, by Bank Junction
The entrance to the former C&SLR station, now a branch of Starbucks, with the church of St Mary Woolnoth behind.
Wall tiles at the station show the supporters of City of London coat of arms, combined with the Underground Roundel
Statue of James Henry Greathead, which was erected by Bank station in 1994