Need help understanding the DLR Routes

Westferry only provides interchange between DLR routes, so on the diagram showing all lines it does not interchange with anything else. In the same way Kennington is shown as an interchange on Northern Line diagrams on the City and Charing X branches between there and Euston, as a means of changing from one branch to t'other

I assume some trains terminate at Canary Wharf because of lack of capacity and/or demand further south for a more intensive service, and because there is a turnback facility there.

That's n ot what I meant - the timetable schedules some trains (in practice those from Stratford) to terminate at CW




There's nothing much to choose between them really, but going east it's the last chance to do so - as Shadwell is the last chance to change for Bank if you're on a TG train, or vice versa. (Shadwell gets an interchange ring because of the Overground, Limehouse because of C2C)


I would, and also the TG-Beckton, as the three routes have a lot of mileage in common - you don't want to consult two maps if travelling between say Shadwell and Canning Town.

I must confess to being a little hazy as to what these diagrams are for - the official DLR map linked to earlier seems to manage to show all six routes quite clearly on one diagram.

When interchanging between DLR routes to or from Bank and Tower Gateway, it doesn't matter whether you do so at Westferry, Limehouse or Shadwell (for interchange between the Tower Hill-Beckton and Bank-Woolwich Arsenal routes, any station between Shadwell and Canning Town will do[1]). They all as good as each other for the same-platform interchange. Which station the journey planner suggests seems to depend on the exact trains you are catching.

For the simplicity of the diagram, I 'd suggest to mark Shadwell as the interchange point for westbound journeys and Westferry for eastbound ones.

Regarding ex-Stratford trains at Canary Wharf, think of this as the same as the District Line at Tower Hill where most ex-Ealing Broadway trains terminate, but services from other origins typically do not (but with a same platform interchange for passengers wishing to continue their journey). Ditto High Street Kensington (trains ex-Olympia terminate), Woodford (trains ex-Hainault terminate more often than not). Finchley Central (when the Mill Hill East shuttle is operating), Kennington (only Bank branch trains typically run through), Baker Street Met, and probably elsewhere too. When the Highbury and islington extension opens, then this will also happen at Dalston Junction.

If you feel that any of these need notes, then write one in the same manner for Canary Wharf (and Blackwall, where half the service from Beckton terminates at certain times of the day), otherwise you don't need to.

[1]Although when travelling eastbound my preference is to change at East India as even if there are no seats available, you're almost certain to get one at Canning Town as lots of people alight there.

That sounds perfect to me. And yes, but remember the peak time hop at West India Quay. It might be worth noting interchange for Stratford a station south, as Lewisham services do not stop at Poplar from Bank, IIRC.

I'm feeling ever so picky. It should say Stratford International at Canning Town, not Stratford (although the latter is on the route which is not yet open)

Until the Stratford International route opens the only DLR to Stratford will be via Bow Church and Poplar way, not from Canning town.

In practice it depends on how busy the train is - if you have a seat you keep it as long as possible, if you haven't you change at tghe first opportunity in the hope of better luck on the train you are changing to!

Comma added.

I want to ensure these diagrams are as clear and useful as possible, so I want all flaws corrected.

Now which diagram should I do next, and what tips do I need to know about.

Yes, Tower Gateway to Beckton is very simple indeed.

Notes:

Shadwell: Interchange for Bank
Westferry: Interchange for Lewisham
Poplar: Interchange for Stratford and Lewisham (?)
Canning Town: Interchange for Woolwich Arsenal and Stratford International

Sound good Charlie?

mdtautk - During peak times Monday to Friday, trains from Bank towards Lewisham do not stop at West India Quay. Maybe you could somehow note this to users of the app.

Oh, and Mudchute is spelt incorrectly! You wrote Madchute ;D

Lol facepalm, there is always something odd.

It may be worth mentioning the interchange opportunities at Poplar for Stratford via Bow Church and Lewisham via Canary Wharf (the latter also being available from Westferry when travelling Eastbound)

I just tried your app on my WP7. It works great, very smooth. It will be even better with maps, keep up the good work

Mudchute, not Madchute, despite the rather unusual name. It's worth noting on Heron Quays about Canary Wharf underground too.