Thames Wharf is a planned Docklands Light Railway station in the Royal Docks, East London. The station name was previously proposed for another station in the area.
Thames Wharf | |
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Thames Wharf Location of Thames Wharf in Greater London | |
Location | Royal Docks |
Local authority | London Borough of Newham |
Managed by | Docklands Light Railway |
Number of platforms | 2 |
Accessible | Yes |
Fare zone | 3 |
DLR annual boardings and alightings | |
2018 | No Data[1] |
2019 | No Data[2] |
2020 | No Data[3] |
2021 | No Data[4] |
2022 | No Data[5] |
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Coordinates | 51°30′26″N 0°00′44″E / 51.5073°N 0.0122°E |
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In 1994 the proposed location was between Canning Town and Royal Victoria, adjacent to the Limmo Peninsula.[6] Given construction of flying junctions for access to the Stratford International and Woolwich Arsenal branches of the DLR, construction of this station is no longer possible.[7]
As part of the construction of the London City Airport extension in the mid 2000s, a gap in the viaduct due west of the western end of Royal Victoria Dock, between Canning Town and West Silvertown stations - was passively safeguarded for a future station.[8] Development is restricted by safeguarding for a future river crossing, and the area is surrounded by brownfield and industrial sites.[9]
In the 2010s, a new Thames river crossing was announced - the Silvertown Tunnel. Following the completion of the tunnel in 2025,[10] around 5,000 homes will be built on the site, and a new DLR station would be constructed.[11][12] As part of the 2018 budget, the Chancellor announced funding for the DLR to support this and other development in the Royal Docks.[13] Funding for the station was put on hold in June 2021.[14]
Future Development | ||||
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Preceding station | DLR | Following station | ||
Canning Town towards Bank or Tower Gateway
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Docklands Light Railway | West Silvertown towards Woolwich Arsenal
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