Transport for London (TfL) has invested over £942 million in new Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains, but the majority remain stuck in Spain due to several challenges. The main contractor for the required depot, Buckingham Group, collapsed amid extreme inflation influenced by the Ukraine conflict. Furthermore, difficulties in integrating the trains' braking systems with the current signalling system have also contributed to delays. TfL aims to have all 54 new trains operational by summer next year, which promise to significantly enhance service capacity and reliability, especially in high-demand areas like the Royal Docks and Isle of Dogs.
TfL has spent an estimated £942m on new DLR trains currently delayed in Spain due to contractor collapse and signalling integration difficulties.
The collapse of Buckingham Group in 2023 impacted the storage availability for the trains, with inflation related to the Ukraine conflict being a key factor.
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