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I've changed the reference to the DLR being concieved in the late 80s to read "early 80s". As the live opened in 1987, this makes more sense, and is borne out by the history section on the DLR website, where 1982 is given as the first reference. 164.36.142.217 13:25, 15 December 2006 (UTC) WillE at work...
Is it without level crossings?
If so, is it perhaps more than light rail and rather a "true metro system" as defined in the underground article: an urban, electric mass transit system, totally independent from other traffic, with high service frequency? Patrick 16:01 Nov 9, 2002 (UTC)
It has no level crossings. So in terms of service, maybe it's more a metro (though it has many branches, it's a network rather than a line). It's light rail tech though, and is called thus. -- Tarquin
A very minor point. Apparently there is a level crossing on the DLR but it is within the Beckton depot so not really worth mentioning.-- Pedantic of Purley 07:54, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
The map refers to "Elverston Road" and the text to "Elverson Road", not sure which is right so I can't correct. Mat-C 14:21, 21 Aug 2004 (UTC)
The text says "Since 2000, all DLR stations have had lifts or ramps, making them accessible by wheelchair." I'm pretty sure that since opening all stations have been accessible by wheelchair - is there any reason why we start at 2000? Tompagenet 10:49, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
If the DLR "is not part of the London Underground", as the article correctly says, why does the accompanying infobox list it under "Lines of the London Underground"? Some inconsistency there surely? -- ChrisO 16:01, 21 Oct 2004 (UTC)
I'm not going to change the article, as I'm currently involved in disputes about this, and changing the article to support my view would be form. But the initial paragraph refers to it simply as light rail, without saying that it is mainly a rapid transit system that has a few light rail technologies, and is called "light rail" to distinguish it from the "heavier" Underground. Any comments? -- SPUI ( talk) 01:33, 23 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Well, "Light Railway" is the LR in DLR, so it's probably the phrase people most often associate with it... I haven't heard "rapid transport system" used to describe anything int he UK before, assumed it was just an american version of the same phrase. Ojw 21:40, 9 August 2005 (UTC)
It is Light Rail as opposed to Heavy Rail, which apparently made it cheaper to build. As far as Line Type is concerned in the infobox, the sense here is I think type of trains (hence light rail) rather than position in relation to ground (deep level tube lines, "sub-surface" lines, but not "primarily elevated" lines). Light rail is probably the more appropriate option here. Willkm 20:57, 8 December 2005 (UTC)
Unless I've somehow missed it, I can't find information about the length of the system. Could somehow note perhaps the overall length of the system and each branch? -- Cecropia | explains it all ® 00:12, 11 May 2005 (UTC)
You Brits must trust your computers. Haven't you ever heard of the halting problem? ;-) ---- Isaac R 23:25, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
You Yanks should look at the evidence before making such statements - firstly, the DLR generally runs fine, secondly, if there is a problem, the trains can be controlled manually, thirdly, many other places have driverless trains, for example the Paris Metro. Thanks.
I rewrote DavidArthur's clarification of the separation issue to try and make it read more smoothly. I also nitpicked the ownership thing.
I'm not an expert on London transit, living on a separate continent. But I have to agree with ChrisO that the "Lines of the London Underground" box (or rather the LondonUndergroundLines template) is confusing when it comes to the DLR and Tramlink. There needs to be more than a blue line separating them from the "real" London Underground -- a subtitle or something. Note that the TfL web site doesn't treat the DLR or Tramlink as part of the Tube. ---- Isaac R 23:02, 17 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Metros of London? -- Enotayokel 09:22, 10 August 2005 (UTC)
The new extension is being built, and is marked on the maps (in the usual dotted lines for such purposes): when will it be included here? Jackiespeel 18:13, 9 August 2005 (UTC)
What, no photos yet on London City Airport DLR station? Morwen - Talk 09:47, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
The article correctly describes the system as using third-rail current collection. However no reference is made to the fact that to improve safety and reduce disruption during icy weather the current is collected from the underside of the third rail and the top is protected with a plastic covering. I believe this is unusual (unique ?). Should this be elaborated on and if so it there a recognised technical term for this ?-- Pedantic of Purley 07:54, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
I think that this is a little sloppy compared to the technical accuracy and detail of the rest of the article. It does not distinguish between what is approved (TWA), awaiting approval and proposed. It also omits to mention which stations already have long enough platforms, proposed selective door opening at Cutty Sark (and Pudding Mill Lane) and proposals to carry out the work at East India and Blackwall as well. This is not helped by the DLR website not being as up to date as the Modern Railways article. However I hope in the next few weeks to comprehensively update this unless someone beats me to it (be my guest) or it is thought that this is not really worthy of such detailed treatment.-- Pedantic of Purley 07:54, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
I formalised this a bit and included it as two specific proposals for enhancement of DLR. If there are any formatting issues I hope others will be able to tidy it up. It could also be argued that the order of these enhancements to DLR could be beneficially changed. I was going to write a lot more but I thought I would be either entering the realm of speculation/not verifiable or the detail would be disproportionate to the rest of the article.-- Pedantic of Purley 12:03, 4 March 2006 (UTC)
I really don't like my use of "aspirational" to describe this but I can't think of a better word. It seems to be more than just "proposed" but less than formally "approved". If anyone can think of something better please change it. If not then time will probably sort it out and it can be changed to "awaiting TWA approval" or whatever.-- Pedantic of Purley 10:12, 5 March 2006 (UTC)
DLR have now updated their website and I have reflected this in further updates.-- Pedantic of Purley 13:53, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
I am pleased to see this section has been further enhanced (not by me). However, I am a little concerned that the section is starting to sound like a press release. In particular I think the paragraphs about environmental protection just detracts the whole thing. It feels like it has been lifted from a press release or company statement (why not just link to it rather than duplicate it ?) and is not of general interest. Furthermore it only states the companies legal obligations "spun" by the PR department to make it sound as if it is something special rather than something we take for granted in this day and age. I am very tempted to remove it if nobody objects.-- Pedantic of Purley 09:15, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
There is much that can be written about enhancing the length of the DLR trains. Indeed there are a few comments I have been previously tempted to add but resisted. I think we need to either be careful about keeping the size of this item proportionate to the rest of the DLR entry as a whole or give it its own special entry with a summary in the main DLR article.-- Pedantic of Purley 09:15, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
There is some inconsistency as to what to call an articulated carriage on the DLR. I followed the terminology of units before realising they were also referred to as cars and even LRV. It would be better if a (thinge) was clearly described at the start of the article and subsequent references were to 2-(thinge) or 3-(thinge) trains. My personal belief is consistency is more important than what it is called.-- Pedantic of Purley 09:21, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
I have removed almost all of this description and put it on its own dedicated page as I thought that the details gone into, while admirable, were wholly disproportionate to a general article on the DLR. However my Wikipedia editing and design skills are limited so someone else might like to look at it and tidy it up or make it more in the style of the other station pages.-- Pedantic of Purley 09:02, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
Maybe not now but in near future, do you think the stations section should be moved to the seperate article of List of Docklands Light Railway stations? My reasoning is that there are lists of other metro or transport systems not related to national rail. For example List of London Underground stations, List of Tyne and Wear Metro stations etc
I know this is probably trivial but is one train one car or two? It has a flexible part in the middle in which some areas in the world use to seperate carriages. (I wish i could word this better) - Simply south 19:11, 3 May 2006 (UTC)
One car with 2 segments? - Though that would mean a Eurostar is 2 9-segment coaches + powercars - Enotayokel 17:11, 4 May 2006
Not strictly relevant but possibly adding to the confusion is the fact that although the system is to be enhanced to "3-car" capacity it apparently is not the intention to run full length trains at all times according to an email I received from DLR when querying something else.-- Pedantic of Purley 23:11, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
There are usage figures and other things included in templates on the National Rail Network and LU, so shouldn't there be some on the DLR? Simply south 10:36, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
An anonymous user [changed http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Docklands_Light_Railway&diff=52465756&oldid=51494889] Langdon Park's status to "Under Construction" on May 10. I've reverted it until a source stating otherwise is given. -- Dtcdthingy 04:47, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
How can the Conservative government which "came in in 1979" have changed the DLR plan, which is said in the same paragraph to have been "conceived in the late 1980s"? Something skewed here. SamSim 11:55, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Can these be verified? Simply south 15:11, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
"This section has information on projects and developments that shall not take place on the DLR Network. They were discusssed during a personal visit to the DLR Development Team at Poplar, London."
This is directly contradictory to WP:NOT - Wikipedia is not a place for original research. To quote WP:NOT: "If you have done primary research on a topic, publish your results in other venues such as peer-reviewed journals, other printed forms, or respected online sites" Tompagenet 15:45, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
I feel very bad. They seemed quite interesting, whoever wrote them. However, that probably doesn't count as a good reason. Simply south 16:35, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
Well the rolling stock article has gone ahead anyway and still needs significant expansion.
Btw, does anyone know where the edit was ages ago to discuss splitting up of the article into rolling stock, that failed...? Simply south 11:16, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
I was there yesterday and looked all around both on the platforms and in the arches below and I could find no evidence of refurbishment actually taking place. I have therefore modified the wording slightly. I know there is an aspiration for this but have we any evidence it will happen and furthermore be finished by the end of 2007 as stated ? Pedantic of Purley 17:46, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure. I only read this off the TfL website. Simply south 00:29, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
In my opinion the TfL website is notorious for ill-timed press releases. I know of the premature announcement of the opening Vauxhall bus station and Centrale tram stop - both months before they were actually open. I suspect there are other cases. Its a good source of information but not 100% reliable. Similarly I think DLR website claims Langdon Park station will open in 2007 but I seriously doubt this as no work has started yet. Pedantic of Purley 14:29, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
Just a note, not quite the news section but station information. Simply south 14:49, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
I am probably getting over pinickity but I am not convinced that refurbishment of a couple of arches under the station platforms and a splaying-out of the steps really qualifies under "future developments". If we had a "refurbishment" section it would qualify for this. Compared to the other items in this section I have yet to be convinced this is something other than a very minor improvement. It is basically a facelift. I suspect there is a bit of political beating the drum by TfL/Mayor's office here to show that they are doing something for the the local people in the area and not just addressing the needs of Docklands businesses. Back to my point that we have to be objective and even if what is on the TfL website is factually correct it doesn't mean we have to give it the hype that they do.-- Pedantic of Purley 10:00, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
I'll move it from the page. Simply south 11:57, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
Theres now a bit more detail on it which seems to include building a new station for better interchange. See Shadwell Station Improvements - Background. Simply south 17:16, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Yes, I noticed that which seems to be more than was originally suggested by either the website or the notices around the works affected. It seems that they have "snuck in" a phase three. I cannot quite visualise what is planned in this phase. For what its worth I still don't think phase I and II amount to much - a lot of it is simply repairs/bringing up to modern standards masquerading as something big. If you think it is worthy of inclusion in the main article and can summarise it I won't make any further suggestions as to it being removed - but I personally still think on balance it does not merit being in the main DLR article. Maybe once phase III is confirmed it will be different ? -- Pedantic of Purley 10:02, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
We're a bit alwaystouchout.com/DLR.co.uk reference heavy, could anyone chip in some reference from here. Its the LDDC website. Thanks RHB 22:57, 22 November 2006 (UTC) Italic text
Great article. Im from australia and now i have a good understanding of the docklands Light Rail. Keep it up. -- Punk Boi 8 09:52, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
Other than the South Quay bomb, have there been any other disasters on the DLR? Simply south 21:14, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
If anyone is interested, i have put this up on WP:RM to be moved to the DLR station article, at least until Crossrail is opened. Simply south 16:39, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
As the existing remains and some of the station names were "reused" by the DLR, some mention should be made. Jackiespeel 15:31, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
reqmapin|England It is a bit hard to have any sense of where these lines are with respect to city. A map not unlike Image:Docks-transport.jpg (but showing the whole of London) would be helpful in establishing geographic context, especially for non-Londoners like me. -- Beland 21:48, 15 January 2007 (UTC)
The DLR consultation document [1] states that the area is now to be known as "Barking Riverside" and so I've altered the heading to reflect this. D-Notice 00:04, 1 February 2007 (UTC)
I believe the Docklands Light Railway should be classed as a Medium capacity rail systemas it does not fall into the definition of Light Rail. L blue l 03:48, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
I have added a spoken version of this article; see the link at the top. Hassocks5489 16:41, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Which is actually the gauge of this railway? Is it 1000 mm (narrow gauge) or 1435 mm (standard gauge)? -- Voyager 20:19, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
Dexovo changed this from 2 December 2005 to 6 December 2005 and a Times Online article was cited to verify this. This was an understandable change but unfortunately, as is often the case, even supposedly reliable sources like the Times get things like this wrong. The official opening ceremony was indeed on Tuesday 6th but the line actually opened in the late afternoon of the preceding Friday (the 2nd). I definitely travelled on it on the 3rd and Diamond Geezer (diamondgeezer.blogspot.com) confirms it was open by the 3rd December. I am pretty sure there are various sets of photos on flickr showing it open on the 2nd. Unfortunately I cannot find a simply authoritative source that is still on the web to confirm this. Can anyone else ?
I would like to point out that common sense tells you that new branches do not open in the middle of the week (HS1 excepted due to very unusual and specific circumstances). It is common to open on a Friday afternoon if possible (e.g. Victoria Line, Vic Line Brixton extension, Jubilee Line stage 1) to give the maximum opportunity to "bed-in" before being subjected to high loading on the following Monday.-- Pedantic of Purley 17:21, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
at the end of the train you see a door between the LEDP (lead emergency driving) and the FAP (fault auxiliary panel) read the notice on it and it says (note to vehicle operator) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.86.0.134 ( talk) 19:34, August 26, 2007 (UTC)
One user seems to be insistant that PSAs are now known as VOs, but has failed to provide evidence to back this up. Until he does, I'll revert it. This is a conversation that occurred between him and myself on my talk page, indented for clarity:
As you can see, my view is that this must be a new internal name - however, no evidence has been provided one way or the other. TheIslander 20:28, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Danielthesaint: Firstly, you need to stop waiving your credentials like a cudgel, because that will not endear you to any editor; it is a practice that is widely disliked around WP. Secondly, you need to read up on the processes of verifiability and original research. The Islander has provided the necessary reliable sources – some of which are secondary, as preferred by WP:RS – to substantiate his claim. You continue to attempt to rely on your credentials and your own research without providing sources. Not only that, but "vehicle operator" can be an entirely generic term for one who operates a vehicle, so I would not be at all surprised to see such a term used at some point as a substitution for an alternative term, when directed towards people who are directly involved in the running of the vehicle in question. The public is likely to be consistently presented with whatever term has been chosen for their benefit. In view of your failure to adhere to the relevant policies, I have to favour The Islander's assertion. However, if you can provide even one reliable source other than your own assertion, perhaps you would be willing to entertain a compromise rewrite that acknowledges the use of the generic term, wherever it may be used. Adrian M. H. 20:36, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
August 2007 (UTC)
I have warned 78.86.0.134 over his four reverts of this page. I won't (yet) bring his conduct to AN3 (partly because it is a pain to set it properly), but one more revert and that's where he will be heading. Adrian M. H. 23:47, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
Danielthesaint 01:01, 31 August 2007 (UTC)old news now mate but i still stand with the VO so until i get my proof you can seat on this one for now
71.83.122.55 23:16, 9 September 2007 (UTC)true
Serco docklands 17:56, 14 September 2007 (UTC)The above mention of vo is only used for internal staff
The audio recording made at the start of this year needs to be updated. It also misses facts which were current both then and now, such as the DLR extends to Beckton. Simply south 12:17, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
Just a heads-up: I made a route diagram over at Template:DLR Route diagram. It's far from finished, but I just thought you guys might like to know. Kevin Steinhardt 11:26, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
Darn it, I knew I should have read the discussion page before I added my own!! I'll delete mine - yours is way better :-) Adetaylor 15:27, 19 October 2007 (UTC)
There are faaaar too many boxes at the top of this page. It looks a total mess! I don't have the knowledge to do anything about it, so could someone please tidy it up? jdan 15:26, 2 November 2007 (UTC)
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I've changed the reference to the DLR being concieved in the late 80s to read "early 80s". As the live opened in 1987, this makes more sense, and is borne out by the history section on the DLR website, where 1982 is given as the first reference. 164.36.142.217 13:25, 15 December 2006 (UTC) WillE at work...
Is it without level crossings?
If so, is it perhaps more than light rail and rather a "true metro system" as defined in the underground article: an urban, electric mass transit system, totally independent from other traffic, with high service frequency? Patrick 16:01 Nov 9, 2002 (UTC)
It has no level crossings. So in terms of service, maybe it's more a metro (though it has many branches, it's a network rather than a line). It's light rail tech though, and is called thus. -- Tarquin
A very minor point. Apparently there is a level crossing on the DLR but it is within the Beckton depot so not really worth mentioning.-- Pedantic of Purley 07:54, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
The map refers to "Elverston Road" and the text to "Elverson Road", not sure which is right so I can't correct. Mat-C 14:21, 21 Aug 2004 (UTC)
The text says "Since 2000, all DLR stations have had lifts or ramps, making them accessible by wheelchair." I'm pretty sure that since opening all stations have been accessible by wheelchair - is there any reason why we start at 2000? Tompagenet 10:49, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
If the DLR "is not part of the London Underground", as the article correctly says, why does the accompanying infobox list it under "Lines of the London Underground"? Some inconsistency there surely? -- ChrisO 16:01, 21 Oct 2004 (UTC)
I'm not going to change the article, as I'm currently involved in disputes about this, and changing the article to support my view would be form. But the initial paragraph refers to it simply as light rail, without saying that it is mainly a rapid transit system that has a few light rail technologies, and is called "light rail" to distinguish it from the "heavier" Underground. Any comments? -- SPUI ( talk) 01:33, 23 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Well, "Light Railway" is the LR in DLR, so it's probably the phrase people most often associate with it... I haven't heard "rapid transport system" used to describe anything int he UK before, assumed it was just an american version of the same phrase. Ojw 21:40, 9 August 2005 (UTC)
It is Light Rail as opposed to Heavy Rail, which apparently made it cheaper to build. As far as Line Type is concerned in the infobox, the sense here is I think type of trains (hence light rail) rather than position in relation to ground (deep level tube lines, "sub-surface" lines, but not "primarily elevated" lines). Light rail is probably the more appropriate option here. Willkm 20:57, 8 December 2005 (UTC)
Unless I've somehow missed it, I can't find information about the length of the system. Could somehow note perhaps the overall length of the system and each branch? -- Cecropia | explains it all ® 00:12, 11 May 2005 (UTC)
You Brits must trust your computers. Haven't you ever heard of the halting problem? ;-) ---- Isaac R 23:25, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
You Yanks should look at the evidence before making such statements - firstly, the DLR generally runs fine, secondly, if there is a problem, the trains can be controlled manually, thirdly, many other places have driverless trains, for example the Paris Metro. Thanks.
I rewrote DavidArthur's clarification of the separation issue to try and make it read more smoothly. I also nitpicked the ownership thing.
I'm not an expert on London transit, living on a separate continent. But I have to agree with ChrisO that the "Lines of the London Underground" box (or rather the LondonUndergroundLines template) is confusing when it comes to the DLR and Tramlink. There needs to be more than a blue line separating them from the "real" London Underground -- a subtitle or something. Note that the TfL web site doesn't treat the DLR or Tramlink as part of the Tube. ---- Isaac R 23:02, 17 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Metros of London? -- Enotayokel 09:22, 10 August 2005 (UTC)
The new extension is being built, and is marked on the maps (in the usual dotted lines for such purposes): when will it be included here? Jackiespeel 18:13, 9 August 2005 (UTC)
What, no photos yet on London City Airport DLR station? Morwen - Talk 09:47, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
The article correctly describes the system as using third-rail current collection. However no reference is made to the fact that to improve safety and reduce disruption during icy weather the current is collected from the underside of the third rail and the top is protected with a plastic covering. I believe this is unusual (unique ?). Should this be elaborated on and if so it there a recognised technical term for this ?-- Pedantic of Purley 07:54, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
I think that this is a little sloppy compared to the technical accuracy and detail of the rest of the article. It does not distinguish between what is approved (TWA), awaiting approval and proposed. It also omits to mention which stations already have long enough platforms, proposed selective door opening at Cutty Sark (and Pudding Mill Lane) and proposals to carry out the work at East India and Blackwall as well. This is not helped by the DLR website not being as up to date as the Modern Railways article. However I hope in the next few weeks to comprehensively update this unless someone beats me to it (be my guest) or it is thought that this is not really worthy of such detailed treatment.-- Pedantic of Purley 07:54, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
I formalised this a bit and included it as two specific proposals for enhancement of DLR. If there are any formatting issues I hope others will be able to tidy it up. It could also be argued that the order of these enhancements to DLR could be beneficially changed. I was going to write a lot more but I thought I would be either entering the realm of speculation/not verifiable or the detail would be disproportionate to the rest of the article.-- Pedantic of Purley 12:03, 4 March 2006 (UTC)
I really don't like my use of "aspirational" to describe this but I can't think of a better word. It seems to be more than just "proposed" but less than formally "approved". If anyone can think of something better please change it. If not then time will probably sort it out and it can be changed to "awaiting TWA approval" or whatever.-- Pedantic of Purley 10:12, 5 March 2006 (UTC)
DLR have now updated their website and I have reflected this in further updates.-- Pedantic of Purley 13:53, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
I am pleased to see this section has been further enhanced (not by me). However, I am a little concerned that the section is starting to sound like a press release. In particular I think the paragraphs about environmental protection just detracts the whole thing. It feels like it has been lifted from a press release or company statement (why not just link to it rather than duplicate it ?) and is not of general interest. Furthermore it only states the companies legal obligations "spun" by the PR department to make it sound as if it is something special rather than something we take for granted in this day and age. I am very tempted to remove it if nobody objects.-- Pedantic of Purley 09:15, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
There is much that can be written about enhancing the length of the DLR trains. Indeed there are a few comments I have been previously tempted to add but resisted. I think we need to either be careful about keeping the size of this item proportionate to the rest of the DLR entry as a whole or give it its own special entry with a summary in the main DLR article.-- Pedantic of Purley 09:15, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
There is some inconsistency as to what to call an articulated carriage on the DLR. I followed the terminology of units before realising they were also referred to as cars and even LRV. It would be better if a (thinge) was clearly described at the start of the article and subsequent references were to 2-(thinge) or 3-(thinge) trains. My personal belief is consistency is more important than what it is called.-- Pedantic of Purley 09:21, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
I have removed almost all of this description and put it on its own dedicated page as I thought that the details gone into, while admirable, were wholly disproportionate to a general article on the DLR. However my Wikipedia editing and design skills are limited so someone else might like to look at it and tidy it up or make it more in the style of the other station pages.-- Pedantic of Purley 09:02, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
Maybe not now but in near future, do you think the stations section should be moved to the seperate article of List of Docklands Light Railway stations? My reasoning is that there are lists of other metro or transport systems not related to national rail. For example List of London Underground stations, List of Tyne and Wear Metro stations etc
I know this is probably trivial but is one train one car or two? It has a flexible part in the middle in which some areas in the world use to seperate carriages. (I wish i could word this better) - Simply south 19:11, 3 May 2006 (UTC)
One car with 2 segments? - Though that would mean a Eurostar is 2 9-segment coaches + powercars - Enotayokel 17:11, 4 May 2006
Not strictly relevant but possibly adding to the confusion is the fact that although the system is to be enhanced to "3-car" capacity it apparently is not the intention to run full length trains at all times according to an email I received from DLR when querying something else.-- Pedantic of Purley 23:11, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
There are usage figures and other things included in templates on the National Rail Network and LU, so shouldn't there be some on the DLR? Simply south 10:36, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
An anonymous user [changed http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Docklands_Light_Railway&diff=52465756&oldid=51494889] Langdon Park's status to "Under Construction" on May 10. I've reverted it until a source stating otherwise is given. -- Dtcdthingy 04:47, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
How can the Conservative government which "came in in 1979" have changed the DLR plan, which is said in the same paragraph to have been "conceived in the late 1980s"? Something skewed here. SamSim 11:55, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Can these be verified? Simply south 15:11, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
"This section has information on projects and developments that shall not take place on the DLR Network. They were discusssed during a personal visit to the DLR Development Team at Poplar, London."
This is directly contradictory to WP:NOT - Wikipedia is not a place for original research. To quote WP:NOT: "If you have done primary research on a topic, publish your results in other venues such as peer-reviewed journals, other printed forms, or respected online sites" Tompagenet 15:45, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
I feel very bad. They seemed quite interesting, whoever wrote them. However, that probably doesn't count as a good reason. Simply south 16:35, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
Well the rolling stock article has gone ahead anyway and still needs significant expansion.
Btw, does anyone know where the edit was ages ago to discuss splitting up of the article into rolling stock, that failed...? Simply south 11:16, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
I was there yesterday and looked all around both on the platforms and in the arches below and I could find no evidence of refurbishment actually taking place. I have therefore modified the wording slightly. I know there is an aspiration for this but have we any evidence it will happen and furthermore be finished by the end of 2007 as stated ? Pedantic of Purley 17:46, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure. I only read this off the TfL website. Simply south 00:29, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
In my opinion the TfL website is notorious for ill-timed press releases. I know of the premature announcement of the opening Vauxhall bus station and Centrale tram stop - both months before they were actually open. I suspect there are other cases. Its a good source of information but not 100% reliable. Similarly I think DLR website claims Langdon Park station will open in 2007 but I seriously doubt this as no work has started yet. Pedantic of Purley 14:29, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
Just a note, not quite the news section but station information. Simply south 14:49, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
I am probably getting over pinickity but I am not convinced that refurbishment of a couple of arches under the station platforms and a splaying-out of the steps really qualifies under "future developments". If we had a "refurbishment" section it would qualify for this. Compared to the other items in this section I have yet to be convinced this is something other than a very minor improvement. It is basically a facelift. I suspect there is a bit of political beating the drum by TfL/Mayor's office here to show that they are doing something for the the local people in the area and not just addressing the needs of Docklands businesses. Back to my point that we have to be objective and even if what is on the TfL website is factually correct it doesn't mean we have to give it the hype that they do.-- Pedantic of Purley 10:00, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
I'll move it from the page. Simply south 11:57, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
Theres now a bit more detail on it which seems to include building a new station for better interchange. See Shadwell Station Improvements - Background. Simply south 17:16, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
Yes, I noticed that which seems to be more than was originally suggested by either the website or the notices around the works affected. It seems that they have "snuck in" a phase three. I cannot quite visualise what is planned in this phase. For what its worth I still don't think phase I and II amount to much - a lot of it is simply repairs/bringing up to modern standards masquerading as something big. If you think it is worthy of inclusion in the main article and can summarise it I won't make any further suggestions as to it being removed - but I personally still think on balance it does not merit being in the main DLR article. Maybe once phase III is confirmed it will be different ? -- Pedantic of Purley 10:02, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
We're a bit alwaystouchout.com/DLR.co.uk reference heavy, could anyone chip in some reference from here. Its the LDDC website. Thanks RHB 22:57, 22 November 2006 (UTC) Italic text
Great article. Im from australia and now i have a good understanding of the docklands Light Rail. Keep it up. -- Punk Boi 8 09:52, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
Other than the South Quay bomb, have there been any other disasters on the DLR? Simply south 21:14, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
If anyone is interested, i have put this up on WP:RM to be moved to the DLR station article, at least until Crossrail is opened. Simply south 16:39, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
As the existing remains and some of the station names were "reused" by the DLR, some mention should be made. Jackiespeel 15:31, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
reqmapin|England It is a bit hard to have any sense of where these lines are with respect to city. A map not unlike Image:Docks-transport.jpg (but showing the whole of London) would be helpful in establishing geographic context, especially for non-Londoners like me. -- Beland 21:48, 15 January 2007 (UTC)
The DLR consultation document [1] states that the area is now to be known as "Barking Riverside" and so I've altered the heading to reflect this. D-Notice 00:04, 1 February 2007 (UTC)
I believe the Docklands Light Railway should be classed as a Medium capacity rail systemas it does not fall into the definition of Light Rail. L blue l 03:48, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
I have added a spoken version of this article; see the link at the top. Hassocks5489 16:41, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Which is actually the gauge of this railway? Is it 1000 mm (narrow gauge) or 1435 mm (standard gauge)? -- Voyager 20:19, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
Dexovo changed this from 2 December 2005 to 6 December 2005 and a Times Online article was cited to verify this. This was an understandable change but unfortunately, as is often the case, even supposedly reliable sources like the Times get things like this wrong. The official opening ceremony was indeed on Tuesday 6th but the line actually opened in the late afternoon of the preceding Friday (the 2nd). I definitely travelled on it on the 3rd and Diamond Geezer (diamondgeezer.blogspot.com) confirms it was open by the 3rd December. I am pretty sure there are various sets of photos on flickr showing it open on the 2nd. Unfortunately I cannot find a simply authoritative source that is still on the web to confirm this. Can anyone else ?
I would like to point out that common sense tells you that new branches do not open in the middle of the week (HS1 excepted due to very unusual and specific circumstances). It is common to open on a Friday afternoon if possible (e.g. Victoria Line, Vic Line Brixton extension, Jubilee Line stage 1) to give the maximum opportunity to "bed-in" before being subjected to high loading on the following Monday.-- Pedantic of Purley 17:21, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
at the end of the train you see a door between the LEDP (lead emergency driving) and the FAP (fault auxiliary panel) read the notice on it and it says (note to vehicle operator) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.86.0.134 ( talk) 19:34, August 26, 2007 (UTC)
One user seems to be insistant that PSAs are now known as VOs, but has failed to provide evidence to back this up. Until he does, I'll revert it. This is a conversation that occurred between him and myself on my talk page, indented for clarity:
As you can see, my view is that this must be a new internal name - however, no evidence has been provided one way or the other. TheIslander 20:28, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
Danielthesaint: Firstly, you need to stop waiving your credentials like a cudgel, because that will not endear you to any editor; it is a practice that is widely disliked around WP. Secondly, you need to read up on the processes of verifiability and original research. The Islander has provided the necessary reliable sources – some of which are secondary, as preferred by WP:RS – to substantiate his claim. You continue to attempt to rely on your credentials and your own research without providing sources. Not only that, but "vehicle operator" can be an entirely generic term for one who operates a vehicle, so I would not be at all surprised to see such a term used at some point as a substitution for an alternative term, when directed towards people who are directly involved in the running of the vehicle in question. The public is likely to be consistently presented with whatever term has been chosen for their benefit. In view of your failure to adhere to the relevant policies, I have to favour The Islander's assertion. However, if you can provide even one reliable source other than your own assertion, perhaps you would be willing to entertain a compromise rewrite that acknowledges the use of the generic term, wherever it may be used. Adrian M. H. 20:36, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
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I have warned 78.86.0.134 over his four reverts of this page. I won't (yet) bring his conduct to AN3 (partly because it is a pain to set it properly), but one more revert and that's where he will be heading. Adrian M. H. 23:47, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
Danielthesaint 01:01, 31 August 2007 (UTC)old news now mate but i still stand with the VO so until i get my proof you can seat on this one for now
71.83.122.55 23:16, 9 September 2007 (UTC)true
Serco docklands 17:56, 14 September 2007 (UTC)The above mention of vo is only used for internal staff
The audio recording made at the start of this year needs to be updated. It also misses facts which were current both then and now, such as the DLR extends to Beckton. Simply south 12:17, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
Just a heads-up: I made a route diagram over at Template:DLR Route diagram. It's far from finished, but I just thought you guys might like to know. Kevin Steinhardt 11:26, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
Darn it, I knew I should have read the discussion page before I added my own!! I'll delete mine - yours is way better :-) Adetaylor 15:27, 19 October 2007 (UTC)
There are faaaar too many boxes at the top of this page. It looks a total mess! I don't have the knowledge to do anything about it, so could someone please tidy it up? jdan 15:26, 2 November 2007 (UTC)