Docklands Light Railway

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a light rail public transport metro for the redeveloped Docklands area of eastern London, England. The DLR is separate from the London Underground, having separate tracks and rolling stock. However, the two systems are integrated wherever they meet, and share a single ticketing system. The DLR appears on the London Underground's Tube map.

Related Topics:
Light rail - Public transport - Metro - Docklands - London - England - London Underground - Rolling stock - Tube map

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All the trains are computer-controlled and have no driver. However, a passenger service agent (PSA) on each train is responsible for patrolling the train, checking tickets, making announcements, and controlling the doors. PSAs can also take control of the train in case of computer failure or emergency.

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Operation and maintenance of the DLR has been a private franchise since 1992. The current franchise, due to expire in April 2006, belongs to Serco Docklands Ltd, a company jointly formed by Serco and the former DLR management team. Re-franchising is currently being undertaken with Serco and French transport group Keolis named as the two bidders who have been invited to submit best and final offers for the new seven year franchise. First Group and Transdev had pre-qualified to bid, but did not make the shortlist. Final bids are to be submitted by September 27, 2005 with Transport for London selecting its preferred bidder by the end of 2005.

Related Topics:
1992 - April 2006 - Serco - Keolis - First Group - Transdev - Transport for London

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