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London: public backs DLR extension to Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside
Transport for London (TfL) has published the results of its third public consultation: plans to extend the DLR to Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside enjoy continued strong support, with 553 responses received. The scheme would give Thamesmead its first-ever rail connection, and TfL plans to apply for a Transport and Works Act Order in 2027.
Why it matters
Thamesmead is a large community in southeast London that has long lacked a rail connection. The proposed DLR extension, including a tunnel under the Thames, would bring rail to Thamesmead for the first time and unlock thousands of new homes and jobs in Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead — one of east London's most important regeneration opportunities.
Full report
Transport for London (TfL) has published the results of its latest public consultation on extending the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead, showing continued strong support for the scheme. The consultation ran from 5 June to 16 July 2026 and received 553 responses — 527 from members of the public and 26 from stakeholder organisations — focusing on how the proposed new stations could look, how customers would access them, and how the extension could be built while minimising impacts on local communities, businesses and the environment.
Respondents broadly welcomed the improved public transport links, regeneration opportunities and better access to jobs, education and services the extension could bring. Many highlighted the importance of fully accessible stations, safe walking and cycling routes, good bus connections and allowing for potential future DLR extensions beyond Thamesmead. Concerns were also raised about construction impacts — traffic, noise and environmental effects — which TfL says will continue to be addressed as the scheme develops.
Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance said reaching this milestone was great news following the Government's backing of the plans in last year's budget: the scheme 'has the potential to transform travel in a part of the capital that has historically lacked the public transport connections it needs' and 'will unlock thousands of new homes and jobs'. TfL's Chief Customer and Strategy Officer Alex Williams said the responses showed continued strong support and that feedback would be used to develop the proposals further.
James Asser MP (West Ham and Beckton), Abena Oppong-Asare MP (Erith and Thamesmead), Newham Mayor Forhad Hussain and Greenwich Council leader Anthony Okereke all welcomed the outcome. The Royal Borough of Greenwich confirmed the results on its website on Oct. 8. Next, TfL will use the feedback to refine the proposals ahead of a planned Transport and Works Act Order application in 2027.
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