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Transport · Railway / metro

Pontoon Dock DLR Station Upgrade

Upgrade of the existing elevated Pontoon Dock DLR station in Silvertown, east London. It adds six escalators, a mezzanine and glazed access structure, with retail, operational space and landscaping.[1][2]

Current position

Morgan Sindall confirms site mobilisation and enabling works are underway. June reporting, citing TfL committee papers, forecast main works in January 2027. The contractor describes a two-and-a-half-year delivery programme.

Benefits

  • Improved movement between street and platforms and reduced demand on lifts, supporting growth around the Royal Docks.
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Latest developments

Transport · 5 October 2026

Enabling works begin for Pontoon Dock station upgrade

Morgan Sindall has started mobilisation and enabling works for Pontoon Dock DLR station’s upgrade. Six escalators and a new mezzanine will improve access between street level and the platforms. The contractor describes a two-and-a-half-year delivery programme; no opening date is confirmed.

Sources
  1. morgansindallinfrastructure.com ↗
  2. morgansindallinfrastructure.com ↗
  3. ianvisits.co.uk ↗
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  5. tfl.gov.uk ↗
  6. ianvisits.co.uk ↗