Londoners can ride new trains on the DLR this week

"Way back in 2023, Transport for London tantalisingly unveiled shiny new trains with modern features and yes, even air con, for the Docklands Light Railway. But a series of technical problems meant the project kept getting pushed back, and at it was 'delayed indefinitely'. Today (October 1), however, there's finally a positive update. This week the new-look trains will officially start to be rolled out."

"The oldest 54 trains in the DLR's fleet, some of which have been in service for more than three decades, have been replaced with modern, higher-capacity carriages. Alongside air conditioning, there will be bigger walkways through the carriages, charging points, three wheelchair spaces for better accessibility, live travel information and 10 percent more capacity compared to the previous trains. There's also a 'multi-use area' to store buggies, bikes and luggage, which is handy for those heading to the swish London City Airport."

"Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said: 'This is an exciting day in east and south London with the introduction of these brand-new trains marking a major milestone in the transformation of the DLR to improve travel for millions of Londoners. 'The new DLR trains will significantly improve reliability and support growth in new homes and jobs, particularly for Londoners in areas like Stratford, Woolwich Arsenal and the"

Transport for London has begun rolling out new air-conditioned, walk-through trains on the Docklands Light Railway starting October 1. The rollout follows a 2023 unveiling that was delayed after technical problems caused indefinite postponements. The oldest 54 trains are being replaced by modern, higher-capacity carriages, increasing capacity per train by about 10 percent and overall DLR capacity by 50 percent once the fleet is fully replaced by the end of 2026. New trains offer bigger walkways, charging points, three wheelchair spaces, live travel information, a multi-use area for buggies, bikes and luggage, and retain the front-seat viewing position.

Read at Time Out London