Transport for London (TfL) has revealed Custom House DLR station will reopen to passengers on Monday, 08 January.

The station has been shut since 03 February 2017 to allow engineers to carry out modernisation and expansion work ahead of the Elizabeth line opening in December this year.

From next week, passengers will be able to use the station for DLR services into central London, as well as eastwards to Beckton. It will also benefit benefit visitors attending events at the Excel London as well as those exploring the area around London's Royal Docks.


However, despite the station reopening, TfL said work will continue to complete the station's full facilities, including a mezzanine deck above the DLR platforms, new station canopies and two additional staircases. Works are scheduled to finish by spring 2018.

Mark Davis, Interim General Manager of the DLR, said: "Once fully complete, this important work will have increased capacity at the station by 50 per cent - making journeys better for customers and ensuring the station is fit for the arrival of Elizabeth line services from late 2018."

(LM/MH)