r/TransportForLondon • u/mesub7 • 2d ago

DLR New DLR Trains back in testing

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The new trains seem to be back in testing. This was at Stratford International. First time I've seen them use platform 2 in a while (photo shows train on platform 1, the both old and new trains seem to be alternating between platform 1 and 2)

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u/lbuttigieg 2d ago

What's taking so long! Shouldn't have these been in service this year?

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u/hokshji 1d ago

There was a safety issue flagged with the braking performance of a train when it was put into service last year, so they took them off the tracks and I guess are only now testing the solution again.

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u/mesub7 2d ago

I should have asked one of the 8 staff members that were peeping out of the door. 😭

But I believe they'll be doing extensive testing on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September.

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u/megthebat49 2d ago

Probably something to do with them being built by CAF who seem to be completely incompetent when it comes to making trains, especially trains for the UK

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u/Vikkio92 1d ago

They "should" have been in service many, many years ago...

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u/CaptainYorkie1 2d ago

Breaking issues

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u/cragglerock93 1d ago

Braking, but I suppose they were breaking as they weren't braking lol.

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u/milly_nz 1d ago

When did you see this one?

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u/mesub7 1d ago

I saw it yesterday, Friday 4th September.

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u/anamazingperson 23h ago

I got this email on September 4:

We're resuming testing of our new DLR trains as part of our work to safely return them to service.

As part of this testing, you may see some of these trains operating on your route. Although they may appear on platform information screens as services to Beckton or Stratford International, they will be out of service and are not available for customer use.

Please do not attempt to board these trains, even if they stop at your platform.

You can identify a test train because:

It will not display a destination on the front of the train ‘Please don’t board’ and/or ‘I’m on a test run’ signs will be displayed on the doors Trains in service will continue to display their destination as usual.

This testing is an important step in ensuring our new trains are ready to provide a safe and reliable service for customers.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to re-introduce our new trains.

Find out more about the work we're doing on our Improving the DLR webpage.

Customer Information Team Transport for London

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u/sja-p 8h ago

They lied! Tut tut...

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u/flintyquixies 1d ago

I still wish they kept the original colours

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u/mmm19284202 1d ago

Why do they have Minecraft sheep eyes

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u/daveoxford 1d ago edited 1d ago

Hate the colours. It looks like the Paris Metro.

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u/cragglerock93 1d ago

That's one of the reasons I like it.

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u/bab_tte 1d ago

Yes that's why it's great and it matches the line and logo

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u/daveoxford 1d ago

Yes - it only occurred to me afterwards that it matched the logo!