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Thames Gateway and the Olympics
Case study: Langdon Park DLR
The new Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station at Langdon Park will provide much-needed access to public transport for thousands of Tower Hamlets residents and local businesses.
Situated between the All Saints and Devons' Road stations on the DLR route to Stratford, the £7.5m station has been jointly funded by Government's Community Infrastructure Fund and Leaside Regeneration, in recognition of the huge benefits it will bring to the local area and communities.
The station is likely to act as a catalyst for regeneration in the local area by encouraging new commercial and housing developments. It will also serve existing demand from the nearby Teviot and Lansbury housing estates and Langdon Park Secondary School.
Passengers joining the DLR at Langdon Park will be able to make quick and easy journeys to a wide range of destinations, including Canary Wharf in just five minutes and Stratford in nine minutes.
The contract to build the station was awarded to contractor Costain and it is due for completion in late 2007. The design will follow the high architectural standards of other DLR stations including CCTV, passenger information screens and step-free access to platforms.
