Editing Docklands Light Railway (section)

== Extensions cancelled or not progressed ==

=== Gallions Reach to Dagenham Dock ===
{{Main|Docklands Light Railway extension to Dagenham Dock}}

The extension to [[Dagenham Dock]] in East London, via the [[Barking Riverside]] development was first proposed in 2003,<ref name=":02">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.newcivilengineer.com/archive/dlr-extension-planned-01-03-2003/|title=DLR extension planned|date=1 March 2003|magazine=New Civil Engineer|language=en|access-date=15 April 2020}}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and was anticipated that the project could be completed and open for use by 2017,<ref name="dlr_next3">{{cite web |website=Transport for London |url=http://developments.dlr.co.uk/extensions/dagenham/whatnext.asp |title=Docklands Light Railway - Dagenham Dock: Key Project Milestones |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090615075056/http://developments.dlr.co.uk/extensions/dagenham/whatnext.asp |archivedate=15 June 2009 }}</ref> at a cost of around £750{{nbsp}}million.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.railstaff.co.uk/2017/09/12/focus-london-overgrounds-barking-riverside-extension/|title=In focus: London Overground's Barking Riverside Extension|last=Johnson|first=Marc|date=12 September 2017|website=RailStaff|language=en-GB|access-date=15 April 2020}}</ref> In November 2008, the [[Mayor of London]] [[Boris Johnson]] announced that due to [[Great Recession|financial constraints]] the extension, along with a number of other transport projects, had been cancelled.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news |date=6 November 2008 |title=TfL scraps projects and cuts jobs |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7712002.stm |access-date=15 April 2020}}</ref> The [[Barking Riverside]] development is instead served by an extension of the [[London Overground]] to the new [[Barking Riverside railway station|Barking Riverside station]], which opened in July 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Emmett |first1=Conrad |title=Barking Riverside station opening celebrated |url=https://news.railbusinessdaily.com/barking-riverside-station-opening-celebrated/ |access-date=2 April 2023 |work=RailBusinessDaily |publisher=Business Daily Group |date=26 July 2022}}</ref>

===Bank to Charing Cross===
In February 2006 a proposal to extend the DLR to {{stl|London Underground|Charing Cross}} station from {{stl|London Underground|Bank}} DLR branch was revealed.<ref name = "mrmarch"/> The idea originates from a DLR "Horizon Study".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/18439/response/46991/attach/4/Report%20Horizon%202020%20Final%20Issue.pdf|title=Bank-Aldwych-Charing Cross (E2)|author=Ove Arup & Partners Ltd.|date=July 2005|work=DLR Horizon 2020 Study: Business Case Appraisal|publisher=Docklands Light Railway Ltd.|page=34|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108214018/http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/18439/response/46991/attach/4/Report%20Horizon%202020%20Final%20Issue.pdf|archive-date=8 November 2011|access-date=19 October 2012}}</ref>

While not confirmed, it is probable that the Charing Cross scheme would use the overrun tunnels between Charing Cross Jubilee platforms and slightly west of {{stl|London Underground|Aldwych}}. These tunnels were intended to be incorporated into the abandoned Phase 2 of the ''Fleet Line'' (Phase 1 became the original Jubilee line, prior to the Jubilee line Extension).<ref name="clugjubilee">{{cite web |first=Clive |last=Feather |website=Clive's UndergrounD Line Guides (CLUG) |url=http://www.davros.org/rail/culg/jubilee.html |title=Jubilee Line, A Modern Tube |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424014730/http://www.davros.org/rail/culg/jubilee.html |archivedate=24 April 2012 |accessdate=26 June 2008 }}</ref> However they would need enlargement because the DLR [[loading gauge]] is larger than tube gauge and current safety regulations require an emergency walkway in the tunnel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citymetric.com/transport/long-and-confusing-history-explains-why-charing-cross-and-embankment-are-so-weird-3650|title=The long and confusing history that explains why Charing Cross and Embankment are so weird {{!}} CityMetric|website=citymetric.com|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=7 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407075519/https://www.citymetric.com/transport/long-and-confusing-history-explains-why-charing-cross-and-embankment-are-so-weird-3650|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Two reasons driving the proposal are capacity problems at Bank, having just one interchange between the DLR and the central portion of [[London Underground|Underground]], and the difficult journeys faced by passengers from [[Kent]] and South Coast between their rail termini and the DLR. Intermediate stations would be at [[City Thameslink railway station|City Thameslink/Ludgate Circus]] and [[Aldwych station|Aldwych]], which was intended for future connection with the proposed but now abandoned [[Cross River Tram]].

===City Thameslink to Euston and St Pancras===
In 2011, strategy documents proposed a DLR extension to {{Stnlnk|Euston}} and {{Stnlnk|St Pancras}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://londonist.com/2011/05/tfl-moots-new-dlr-routes-including-victoria-and-st-pancras.php|title=TfL Moots New DLR Routes, Including Victoria And St Pancras|date=3 May 2011|publisher=Londonist|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707231325/http://londonist.com/2011/05/tfl-moots-new-dlr-routes-including-victoria-and-st-pancras.php|archive-date=7 July 2014|access-date=17 November 2016}}</ref> Transport for London have considered driving a line from {{stnlnk|City Thameslink}} via {{stl|London Underground|Holborn}} north to the rail termini.<ref name="potential-dlr-map">{{cite web|url=http://developments.dlr.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Development_Projects/The_future_of_DLR/Where_we_go_Next/DLRextVicEustonStP.pdf|title=Potential DLR extensions|date=21 September 2010|publisher=Transport for London|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322021527/http://developments.dlr.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Development_Projects/The_future_of_DLR/Where_we_go_Next/DLRextVicEustonStP.pdf|archive-date=22 March 2012|access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/cms-service/download/asset/;jsessionid=FA49BDE46B5ED8C29C561EE8511FC7B2?asset_id=2794916|title=Archived copy|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212084203/https://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/cms-service/download/asset/;jsessionid=FA49BDE46B5ED8C29C561EE8511FC7B2?asset_id=2794916|archive-date=12 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://democracy.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Data/Policy%20and%20Resources%20Committee/20110721/Agenda/$16%20-%20High%20Speed%202.doc.pdf|title=Archived copy|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211213622/https://democracy.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Data/Policy%20and%20Resources%20Committee/20110721/Agenda/%2416%20-%20High%20Speed%202.doc.pdf|archive-date=11 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017}}</ref> The main benefit of such an extension would be to broaden the available direct transport links to the Canary Wharf site. It would create a new artery in central London and help relieve the Northern and Circle lines and provide another metro line to serve the High Speed line into Euston.

===Lewisham to Catford and Beckenham Junction===
This possible extension was considered during the latest Horizon Study. The route would follow the [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]] line and terminate between {{Stnlnk|Catford}} and {{Stnlnk|Catford Bridge}} stations. It has been seen as attractive to the district, as has the current terminus at Lewisham, built in an earlier extension.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Wilkes|first=Roger|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/propertyadvice/propertymarket/3303494/One-long-picnic-it-certainly-aint.html|title=One long picnic, it certainly ain't|date=19 June 2002|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=24 June 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111233631/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/propertyadvice/propertymarket/3303494/One-long-picnic-it-certainly-aint.html|archive-date=11 November 2012|location=London}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://business.highbeam.com/410604/article-1G1-116283467/dlr-takes-off|title=DLR takes off|date=6 May 2004|work=Contract Journal|access-date=24 June 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709053121/http://business.highbeam.com/410604/article-1G1-116283467/dlr-takes-off|archive-date=9 July 2012}}</ref> A map published in 2010 by Transport for London suggests that a further extension from Catford to {{stnlnk|Forest Hill}} has also been considered.<ref name="potential-dlr-map" />

However, early plans showed problems due to {{stl|DLR|Lewisham}} station being only marginally lower than the busy A20 road, which impedes any extension. The plan is however being revised.<ref name="atoproj129">{{cite web|url=http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/129|title=DLR to Catford|date=27 October 2007|publisher=Always Touch Out|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513060822/http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/129|archive-date=13 May 2008|access-date=9 July 2008}}</ref> When the Lewisham extension was first completed there were proposals to continue further to [[Beckenham]] to link it up with the [[Tramlink]] system. However, the way in which Lewisham station was built impedes this possible extension and it would prove costly to redevelop.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/bakerloo-extension/user_uploads/background-summary-report.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324162143/https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/bakerloo-extension/user_uploads/background-summary-report.pdf |archive-date=2020-03-24 |url-status=live|title=Bakerloo line extension. Background to Consultation Summary Report. October 2019|publisher=Transport for London|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref>

===Lewisham to Bromley North===
Another proposal is to {{stnlnk|Bromley North}} by taking over the [[Bromley North Line]], a short National Rail branch line which has no direct services into Central London. The scheme being considered by [[Transport for London]]<ref name="locallondon">{{cite news|url=http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9487309.Could_the_DLR_or_Bakerloo_line_be_coming_to_Bromley_/|title=Could the DLR or Bakerloo line be coming to Bromley?|date=23 January 2012|newspaper=This is Local London|access-date=26 January 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052933/http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9487309.Could_the_DLR_or_Bakerloo_line_be_coming_to_Bromley_/|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> and the [[London Borough of Bromley]]<ref name="lbbromley-2012">{{cite web|url=http://cds.bromley.gov.uk/documents/s12298/ENV%20PDS%20180112%20Future%20Rail%20and%20Tram%20Link.pdf|title=Future Rail and Tram Links to Bromley|date=18 January 2012|work=Report No. ES12004|publisher=London Borough of Bromley|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604211854/http://cds.bromley.gov.uk/documents/s12298/ENV%20PDS%20180112%20Future%20Rail%20and%20Tram%20Link.pdf|archive-date=4 June 2013|access-date=26 January 2013}}</ref> would convert the branch line to DLR operation. Although [[Lewisham London Borough Council|Lewisham Council]] planned to re-route the [[A20 road (England)|A20 road]] and redevelop the area south of Lewisham DLR station, the plans published in 2012 have no safeguarded route for an extension, making one unlikely.<ref name="lewisham_gateway">{{cite web|url=http://newlewisham.com/masterplan.html|title=Masterplan|date=December 2012|work=Lewisham Gateway: Phase A Consultation|publisher=Lewisham Council|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521234130/http://newlewisham.com/masterplan.html|archive-date=21 May 2013|access-date=27 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="recon-201301">{{cite web|url=http://www.londonreconnections.com/2013/the-past-and-future-of-the-bromley-north-branch/|title=The Past and Future of the Bromley North Branch|date=25 January 2013|work=London Reconnections|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128103307/http://www.londonreconnections.com/2013/the-past-and-future-of-the-bromley-north-branch/|archive-date=28 January 2013|access-date=26 January 2013}}</ref>