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The DLR has been in a state of constant expansion since its inception in 1982 when the emerging Docklands developments demanded a dedicated transport link.
The original layout of the network saw routes from Island Gardens via Poplar to Stratford and, to the West, to Tower Gateway.
Long-suffering rush-hour commuters on DLR's Bank to Lewisham line will have congestion eased thanks to the introduction of the first three-car trains.
The completion of extended platforms on that section of track means it will be the first to take advantage of 55 new carriages, which have been bought at a cost of £100million.
As late workers and midweek drinkers ambled to the DLR late last Wednesday, some spotted a slightly longer train pulling into the platform.
It may not have been in operation, but this was the first sighting of DLR's new three-car trains on the Bank to Lewisham line.
The new South Quay DLR station could be open in the next few weeks.
The Docklands Light Railway has been working on the new station approximately 120m east of the current stop for nearly two years in order to accommodate three-car trains.
By Steven Davies
A government backed programme which supports young victims of crime in Lewisham is to be rolled-out nationwide.
The justice minister, Bridget Prentice MP, announced at Lewisham Police Station Monday morning that £500,000 of government funding will be made available for other communities to establish similar schemes.
Wharfers face more travel problems this weekend when the DLR shuts for engineering work.
The line between Canary Wharf and Lewisham will be suspended on Saturday, while the Poplar/Westferry to Lewisham route will be closed on Sunday.
DLR passengers have been promised an "immediate effect" on their journeys following the network's extended closure for improvements.
New sections of track at Poplar and Canning Town are to be linked into the existing network, prompting a nine-day closure of stations linking East India to Prince Regent and London City Airport.
ASPIRATIONAL? Young? Professional? Then Lewisham could be the next hot property destination for you.
With several flagship developments, a £250million town centre cash injection and 2012 Olympic borough status, exciting times lay ahead for this neglected part of town.
