"The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green."
"In 2017, the lines were recoloured again, in varying shades of green: Dark Green - Stratford/Bank to Lewisham, Medium Green - Stratford International/Tower Gateway to Beckton, Pale Green - Stratford International/Bank to Woolwich Arsenal."
"Internally, there aren't three lines. There are seven of them: North route - All Saints to Stratford, East route - Blackwall to Beckton, South route - Heron Quays to Lewisham, West route - Westferry to Bank & Tower Gateway."
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has evolved since its opening in 1987, initially featuring two lines. Over time, it expanded and was represented in various shades of green on maps. In 2017, the DLR was simplified into three color-coded lines, but internally, it operates seven distinct routes. These routes include the North, East, South, West, Central area, London City Airport extension, and Stratford International extension. The internal names are not necessary for passengers, leading to their continued obscurity.
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