Explanatory note

This Order authorises the construction of an extension to the Docklands Light Railway running from Royal Victoria station to the proposed Channel Tunnel Rail Link station at Stratford (currently under construction), and the construction of related railway works at the junction of the Beckton branch of the Docklands Light Railway with the London City Airport and North Woolwich branch of the Docklands Light Railway. It also makes provision in relation to the consequential abandonment of the North London Line between Royal Victoria station and North Woolwich station, the construction of altered and new stations, the compulsory purchase and temporary use of land, the stopping up or diversion of existing rights of way, temporary traffic regulation, street works and ancillary works and land powers. It contains a number of protective provisions for the benefit of affected undertakings.

A copy of the deposited plans, the deposited sections and the book of reference mentioned in this Order may be inspected free of charge during working hours at the offices of Docklands Light Railway Limited, P.O. Box 154, Castor Lane, Poplar, London E14 0DX.