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'''South Quay''' is a [[Docklands Light Railway]] (DLR) station on the [[Isle of Dogs]], East [[London]], England. The station is between [[Crossharbour DLR station|Crossharbour]] and [[Heron Quays DLR station|Heron Quays]] stations and is in [[Travelcard Zone 2]]. South Quay is in [[Millwall]] and is located on the southern shore of the South Dock of the [[West India Docks]]; the current station platforms sit astride the channel connecting [[Millwall Dock]] to the [[West India Docks]].
'''South Quay''' is a [[Docklands Light Railway]] (DLR) station on the [[Isle of Dogs]], East [[London]], England. The station is between [[Crossharbour DLR station|Crossharbour]] and [[Heron Quays DLR station|Heron Quays]] stations and is in [[Travelcard Zone 2]]. South Quay is in [[Millwall]] and is located on the southern shore of the South Dock of the [[West India Docks]]; the current station platforms sit astride the channel connecting [[Millwall Dock]] to the [[West India Docks]].


==History==
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The original South Quay station opened in 1987 in Millwall, and was a standard DLR phase 1 elevated station, subsequently extended to permit the use of 2 car trains. The station was constrained by sharp curves at both ends and could not therefore be further extended on its former site. The DLR's planned to operate 3 car trains on this line therefore included the relocation of this station to a new site over Millwall Dock some distance to the east, resulting the relocated station partly being in [[Cubitt Town]].
The original South Quay station opened in 1987 in Millwall and was a standard DLR phase 1 elevated station, subsequently extended to permit the use of 2 unit trains.


In 1996, near the station, the [[1996 Docklands bombing|Docklands bombing]] killed 2 people and injured over 30.
In 1996, near the station, the [[1996 Docklands bombing|Docklands bombing]] killed 2 people and injured over 30. The IRA had claimed responsibility for it. A memorial plaque at the station was unveiled in December 2009, commemorating the victims of the 1996 bombing.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canary Wharf IRA bomb' plaque unveiled—14 years on|url=http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/canary_wharf_ira_bomb_plaque_unveiled_14_years_on_1_670411|access-date=1 November 2013|newspaper=East London Advertiser|date=8 December 2009}}</ref>


===Relocation===
== Closure and relocation ==
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The station was constrained by sharp curves at both ends and could not, therefore, be further extended on its former site. The DLR's plan to operate 3 unit trains on this line therefore included the relocation of this station to a new site over Millwall Dock some distance to the east, resulting in the relocated station partly being in [[Cubitt Town]].
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In October 2004, [[Transport for London]] announced plans to close and replace South Quay station with a station at a new location because of increased use of the Docklands Light Railway. The reason for the move is that the platforms could only accommodate two car trains. They would need to be lengthened by thirty metres for three car trains but the curves either side of the station precluded extension work.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/document/1637/get |title=Docklands Light Railway Capacity Enhancement Project. Station Closure – South Quay (DLR) Station |accessdate=2008-07-05 |date=October 2004 |format=PDF |publisher=[[Transport for London]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016033822/http://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/document/1637/get |archivedate=16 October 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


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In October 2004, [[Transport for London]] announced plans to close and replace South Quay station with a station at a new location because of increased use of the Docklands Light Railway. The reason for the move was that the platforms could only accommodate two-unit trains. They would need to be lengthened by thirty metres for three-unit trains but the curves either side of the station precluded extension work.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/document/1637/get |title=Docklands Light Railway Capacity Enhancement Project. Station Closure – South Quay (DLR) Station |access-date=2008-07-05 |date=October 2004 |format=PDF |publisher=[[Transport for London]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016033822/http://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/document/1637/get |archive-date=16 October 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
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The new station, on a straight section of track {{Convert|125|m}} to the east, opened on Monday 26 October 2009 with the old station closing on Friday 23 October.<ref>http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/13378.aspx TfL Press Release</ref>

A memorial plaque at the station was unveiled in December 2009, commemorating the victims of the 1996 bombing.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canary Wharf IRA bomb’ plaque unveiled—14 years on|url=http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/canary_wharf_ira_bomb_plaque_unveiled_14_years_on_1_670411|accessdate=1 November 2013|newspaper=East London Advertiser|date=8 December 2009}}</ref>
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The new station, on a straight section of track {{Convert|125|m}} to the east, opened on Monday 26 October 2009 with the old station closing on Friday 23 October.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/13378.aspx|title=DLR station 'moves' at the weekend|date=26 October 2009|website=Transport for London|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030101350/http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/13378.aspx|archive-date=30 October 2009|access-date=30 October 2009}}</ref>

==Services==
The typical off-peak service in trains per hour from South Quay is:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tfl.gov.uk/dlr/timetable/dlr/|title=DLR train timetables|work=[[Transport for London]]|access-date=17 August 2023}}</ref>
* 12 tph to [[Bank and Monument stations|Bank]]
* 12 tph to {{stn|Lewisham}}

Additional services call at the station during the peak hours, increasing the service to up to 22 tph in each direction, with up to 8 tph during the peak hours running to and from {{stn|Stratford}} instead of Bank.

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==Connections==
==Connections==
[[London Buses]] route [[London Docklands#Docklands series buses|D8]] serves the station.
[[London Buses]] route [[London Docklands#Docklands series buses|D8]] serves the station.


==Surrounding area==
==Surrounding area==
South Quay is surrounded by commercial offices and residential developments and their for the [[Mixed-use development|residential, commercial and entertainment]] development in this part of [[Millwall]]. The highrise [[Pan Peninsula Towers]] are immediately adjacent to the station. A small shopping centre, South Quay Plaza, is across the road from the station. The [[Hilton London Canary Wharf]] hotel is also close to the station. Further afield, the southern shore of the South Dock of the West India Docks to the west of the station is lined with restaurants. The South Quay Footbridge provides a connection to the Canary Wharf private estate.
South Quay is surrounded by commercial offices and residential developments and their for the [[Mixed-use development|residential, commercial and entertainment]] development in this part of [[Millwall]]. The highrise [[Pan Peninsula Towers]] is immediately adjacent to the station. A small shopping centre, South Quay Plaza, is across the road from the station. The [[Hilton London Canary Wharf]] hotel is also close to the station. Further afield, the southern shore of the South Dock of the West India Docks to the west of the station is lined with restaurants. The South Quay Footbridge provides a connection to the Canary Wharf private estate.


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* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/transportaccessibility/dlr/3241.aspx South Quay station] on [[Docklands Light Railway]]'s website
* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/transportaccessibility/dlr/3241.aspx South Quay station] on [[Docklands Light Railway]]'s website

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Latest revision as of 21:46, 30 December 2023

Not to be confused with South Quay-USJ1 BRT station or South Dock (disambiguation).

South Quay Docklands Light Railway
South Quay is located in Greater London
South Quay
South Quay
Location of South Quay in Greater London
LocationMillwall
Local authorityLondon Borough of Tower Hamlets
Managed byDocklands Light Railway
Number of platforms2
AccessibleYes[1]
Fare zone2
DLR annual boardings and alightings
2019Increase 6.502 million[2]
2020Decrease 1.991 million[3]
2021Increase 2.497 million[4]
2022Increase 3.940 million[5]
2023Increase 4.550 million[6]
Railway companies
Original companyDocklands Light Railway
Key dates
31 August 1987Opened
1994Refurbished
1996Rebuilt after Docklands bombing
2009Rebuilt and resited
Other information
Coordinates51°29′59″N 0°00′58″W / 51.4998°N 0.0161°W / 51.4998; -0.0161
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South Quay is a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station on the Isle of Dogs, East London, England. The station is between Crossharbour and Heron Quays stations and is in Travelcard Zone 2. South Quay is in Millwall and is located on the southern shore of the South Dock of the West India Docks; the current station platforms sit astride the channel connecting Millwall Dock to the West India Docks.

History

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The original South Quay station opened in 1987 in Millwall and was a standard DLR phase 1 elevated station, subsequently extended to permit the use of 2 unit trains.

In 1996, near the station, the Docklands bombing killed 2 people and injured over 30. The IRA had claimed responsibility for it. A memorial plaque at the station was unveiled in December 2009, commemorating the victims of the 1996 bombing.[7]

Relocation

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The station was constrained by sharp curves at both ends and could not, therefore, be further extended on its former site. The DLR's plan to operate 3 unit trains on this line therefore included the relocation of this station to a new site over Millwall Dock some distance to the east, resulting in the relocated station partly being in Cubitt Town.

In October 2004, Transport for London announced plans to close and replace South Quay station with a station at a new location because of increased use of the Docklands Light Railway. The reason for the move was that the platforms could only accommodate two-unit trains. They would need to be lengthened by thirty metres for three-unit trains but the curves either side of the station precluded extension work.[8]

The new station, on a straight section of track 125 metres (410 ft) to the east, opened on Monday 26 October 2009 with the old station closing on Friday 23 October.[9]

Services

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The typical off-peak service in trains per hour from South Quay is:[10]

Additional services call at the station during the peak hours, increasing the service to up to 22 tph in each direction, with up to 8 tph during the peak hours running to and from Stratford instead of Bank.

Preceding station   DLR   Following station
Heron Quays
towards Bank or Stratford
   Docklands Light Railway   Crossharbour
towards Lewisham

Connections

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London Buses route D8 serves the station.

Surrounding area

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South Quay is surrounded by commercial offices and residential developments and their for the residential, commercial and entertainment development in this part of Millwall. The highrise Pan Peninsula Towers is immediately adjacent to the station. A small shopping centre, South Quay Plaza, is across the road from the station. The Hilton London Canary Wharf hotel is also close to the station. Further afield, the southern shore of the South Dock of the West India Docks to the west of the station is lined with restaurants. The South Quay Footbridge provides a connection to the Canary Wharf private estate.

References

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  1. ^ "Step free Tube Guide" (PDF). Transport for London. April 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2019. Transport for London. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2020. Transport for London. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2021. Transport for London. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2022. Transport for London. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2023. Transport for London. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Canary Wharf IRA bomb' plaque unveiled—14 years on". East London Advertiser. 8 December 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
  8. ^ "Docklands Light Railway Capacity Enhancement Project. Station Closure – South Quay (DLR) Station". Transport for London. October 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 October 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
  9. ^ "DLR station 'moves' at the weekend". Transport for London. 26 October 2009. Archived from the original on 30 October 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
  10. ^ "DLR train timetables". Transport for London. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
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