Docklands Light Railway - Shadwell Station Improvements

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Background

As part of DLR’s Yourailway programme, Shadwell DLR station has recently undergone large scale refurbishment.

Shadwell station before and after refurbishment

Improvements at Shadwell include:

Refurbishment of the existing arches
Improved access and security
Creation of a new station forecourt at street level
Installation of public art
Provision of cycle parking

Shadwell Station Site Plan PDF (2.5MB)

Option Development

A series of options were explored for improving the arches and station environment on the approach to Shadwell station. In consultation with key local groups these were developed into distinct phases of work.

Phase 1 – These works have been completed

Stripping out ceiling cladding and redundant cabling and drainage pipes
Cleaning and repointing the existing brickwork
Creating new drainage and cable ducts at ground level
Provision and relocation of new kiosk unit replacing
existing unit
Deep cleaning of station area

Phase 2 – These works have been completed

Repaving station floor
Widening main station archway entrance
Installing signage including an electronic passenger information display at concourse level
Additional CCTV cameras
New lighting and glazed screening
Installing a ceiling lining to improve drainage and
natural light

Repointing of the stairs to be more visible and align with archway widening
Lift upgrade including new lift call point and works to improve the visibility of the lift

Phase 3 – These works have been completed

One main arch at the station to be refurbished and brought into commercial use
Landscaping to immediate square north of station area including a new cycle shelter with artwork and photo voltaic (solar) panels (Cycling Strategy)
Two public art spaces developed within the station, one for a permanent art work, the other for temporary exhibitions (Public Art)

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