#Docklands Light Railway

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17th December 2024

West India Quay Station

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Pudding Mill Lane Station, East London, October 2024.

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Day 2473, 31 March 2025

One Canada Square seen through the arched roof of Canary Wharf DLR station, London

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Cisco Event @ Sunborn Yacht, Infosecurity Europe 2023, ExCel, London with DJ Phoebe D'Abo 21.06.2023

Cisco are a big player in the tech world. They are an American-based global company with over 70 000 employees. They rank 74 in the Fortune 100 and have an annual turnover in excess of $50 billion. In my Masterschool cybersecurity course that I’ve been doing since January, we regularly come across Cisco in many different aspects of the course. They primarily produce switches and routers which…

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Cisco Event @ Sunborn Yacht, Infosecurity Europe 2023, ExCel, London with DJ Phoebe D'Abo 21.06.2023

Cisco are a big player in the tech world. They are an American-based global company with over 70 000 employees. They rank 74 in the Fortune 100 and have an annual turnover in excess of $50 billion. In my Masterschool cybersecurity course that I’ve been doing since January, we regularly come across Cisco in many different aspects of the course. They primarily produce switches and routers which…

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More info below!

Class 483 Manufacturer: Metro-Cammell (1937-1940) Model: n/a 1938 tube stock withdrawn from the London Underground. Used on the Island Line due to low clearance on the tunnel at Ryde. Withdrawn in 2021 after an ungodly amount of years in service.

Class 325 Manufacturer: ABB (1995-1996) Model: BR 2nd Gen. EMU (Mark 3 Derived) Built for mail and parcel traffic. Withdrawn in 2024 because Royal Mail didn't feel like using trains anymore (woooo yay privatisation yayyyyy)

Class 69 Manufacturer: Progress Rail (2020-Present) [Rebuilt from Class 56] Model: n/a Due to being unable to find a manufacturer for diesel locomotives that fit Britain's loading gauge and regulation, GBRf sought to essentially stick Class 66 engines into older unused stock. They perform freight duties.

DLR B90/B92/B2K Stock Manufacturer: Bombardier (B90 1991, B92 1993-1995, B2K 2001-2002) Model: n/a Built for the Dockland Light Railway to replace the original rolling stock, which were unable to use Bank station due to their lack of emergency exits on the front of the train. Due to be withdrawn with the introduction of the B23 Stock.

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Poll 6 - London Not-Underground

A part two to the Underground poll, enjoy!

As for the previous poll.... Look, I'm not saying there are wrong answers, but do better (Currently absolute monarchy and presidential republic are in the lead)

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Having recently read a fanfic in which Sherlock and John catch trains to various parts of southern England exclusively from London’s Waterloo station, even when this is not the usual/logical route, I’d like to share this for writers who might not be familiar with the whole business of trains in/to/from London.

Let’s start with the history of how and when rail services came to London. This article explains how and why we have so many terminal stations (short version: because when they were built, the railway companies were privately owned and all needed their own terminus in London).

The main terminal stations are Waterloo (south), Paddington (west), Euston (north-west), King’s Cross (north-east), St Pancras (East Midlands and Eurostar), Liverpool Street (east), Fenchurch Street (south-east) and Victoria (south). There are others (see the article linked above and my husband’s comment below).

As we know, within London and the suburbs, these termini are linked by the London Underground (aka The Tube) network. There is also the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) - a driverless system - and other overground rail services. Here is a map of it all from Transport of London (TfL). Baker Street is served by five tube lines: Bakerloo (brown), Metropolitan (maroon), Jubilee (silver), Circle (yellow), and Hammersmith & City (pink). It’s also only a five-minute walk from Marylebone (the nearest terminal) which itself is just behind the Landmark hotel, which we know as the exterior for The Restaurant Scene.

Aside: I think Sherlock is unlikely to catch a bus unless directly related to a case - they’re just too slow for him. But you can find bus maps and all kinds of other TfL mappy delights here.

If you have characters using public transport in the UK, your best bets for accurate research are:

Google Maps (in public transport mode)

National Rail (see the page footer for all the useful stuff)

Transport for London

All these also have apps available.

I’m happy to do Sherlockian Britpicking (my day job is copy-editing) if that’s helpful for you.

If you want to go the full Howard Shilcott, I still very much enjoy reading the rail enthusiasts’ forums posts about the myriad tube-related continuity errors in TEH. I’ll let you Google those for yourself. 😉

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Ran this past my husband (who is totally the full Howard Shilcott) and he made a few corrections (and a lot of faces!) before I posted: he wishes it to be known that he ‘remains unhappy about [my summary of] Fenchurch Street’ and thinks I should add Charing Cross to the list so people know how to get to Kent. So that’s all clear then. 😂

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my favourite tube station name isn’t rude at all, it’s pudding mill lane, i just think it sounds nice. technically it’s not the tube it’s the docklands light railway but that’s my #1 favourite line anyway. it’s not my favourite station, it’s not really that interesting, but the name is good. my favourite station is probably baker street because i’m not immune to sherlock holmes stuff.

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It’s Tag Game Tuesday tiiiiime 🙌

Thank you Macy for creating this fun for us all! Thanks for the tag @celestialmickey @energievie @deedala @lingy910y @juliakayyy

Name: Michelle

When is your birthday? 1st March

Favourite social media platform outside of tumblr? These days? Gosh, I guess Instagram, even though I always forget it exists, because everything else has gone to the dogs. And I guess Facebook which I basically just use as a photo album for myself.

Do you wear make up? The basic foundation/contour/concealer stuff bores me. And I can’t wear lipstick. But I have fun with eye shadow. This isn’t going out make up, by the by. I farm in this lol

Favourite board game? I love Scrabble and Taboo. Ruth and I clean up at Taboo!!

Do you have any tattoos? Yeah. Loads. Many of them dragons.

Which of the seven deadly sins would you say you struggle with the most? Gluttony? I’m like the most susceptible human being. You could say I'm a Level 7 susceptible! So like… someone mentions the word pizza and I immediately want pizza. Or someone on TV eats a piece of chocolate and I want chocolate right that minute. Every time I watch The Bear I’ve had this unbelievable craving for doughnuts. I don’t even like doughnuts!! But it just won’t go away until I buy one, have a bite or two, and go ‘Oh yeah, I don’t really like this…’ ::facepalm::

Best vacation you’ve ever been on? I loved loved loved the two week @f-f-podcast Arthurian road trip through Wales. That was amazing!!

How do you get around town? Bus & Tube mostly. Sometimes train. Sometimes Docklands Light Railway. But all around… public transport.

Describe your vibe in three words: Resourceful. Funny. Approachable.

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The Bruce-Partington Plans

Published in 1908, this is one from the His Last Bow collection. The international context i.e. the growing tensions with Germany, should be borne in mind when reading this.

This is the second and final appearance of Mycroft Holmes in the canon.

This is our third Violet! ACD likes the name, clearly.

This video shows the development of the Underground over time. The 1894 map does not include some of the then "mainline" services, like the one going up to Epping and Ongar, that would be incorporated into the network later on.

The Woolwich Arsenal was a massive munitions factory and research site located on the south bank of the Thames. It peaked in size during the First World War and then declined after that. It ceased being a factory in 1967 and stopped being a military site in 1994. Much of the site has been redeveloped - the Eastern half becoming Thamesmead - or repurposed.

Both attempts at a museum on the site were short-lived, sadly.

Woolwich Arsenal station is today served by the Docklands Light Railway and Southeastern trains; the Elizabeth Line station at Woolwich is a 200m walk away.

The most notable cultural legacy of the site was its works football team. Originally called Dial Square on its 1886 foundation, it turned professional in 1891 (the first London club to do so) and eventually moved north of the river in 1913 due to financial difficulties. You may well be familiar with the club's current name - Arsenal.

Aldgate was one of the former gates of the London Wall and gave its name to the local area, but the gate is now completely gone.

Aldgate station is today the terminus of the Metropolitan Line served by the Circle Line; its platforms are under a glass canopy with gaps to allow for air to get in and smoke to get out. Pretty nice station, but not very convenient for anywhere major, as it's a bit of a walk to Fenchurch Street.

The London Underground is divided between sub-surface lines dug using a "cut-and-cover" methods (dig up street, build railway, put street back on top) with tunnel dimensions big enough for regular mainline trains and deep-level lines done by manually digging underground, with resulting smaller diameters.

A variety of "circle routes" operated on now-LU lines at the time operated by companies including the Great Western Railway. More info can be found here.

Train tickets at this time were generally small cardboard ones about the size of a thumb. You can find a history of London transport tickets here.

The Metropolitan Railway rolling stock at the time generally consisted of closed compartment carriages i.e. doors on each side with no link to other compartments. It was perfectly possible for a door not secured properly to come open and someone to fall out if leaning on it. The job of the guard and station staff would be to check all the doors were properly shut.

This also had safety implications for passengers, especially female ones late at night and women-only compartments existed because of this. The emergency alarm on British trains was fitted as a measure following the 1864 murder of Thomas Briggs, in such a compartment.

Closed compartment carriages remained present into the first-generation British Railways electric multiple unit designs. In 1988, a woman named Deborah Linsley was murdered in one, with an au pair being criticised at the inquest for not pulling the cord. Her murderer has never been caught. The remaining stock was withdrawn from late night service afterwards and marked with a red line on the carriage, shortly afterwards going entirely as sliding-door stock replace.

The Naval Estimates were basically the budget requests presented to Parliament for their approval, the Admiralty being its own department until 1964, when it merged with four other departments to become the Ministry of Defence.

The first attack by a submersible occurred in 1776 during the American War of Independence, with an attempt to attach explosives to a British ship by the American Sergeant Ezra Lee using a one-man vessel called Turtle. It and other attempts failed; the submarine's ultimate fate after the sloop carrying it was sunk is unknown.

The first successful sinking of a vessel by a submarine was in 1864, by the Confederate vessel H. L. Hunley on the USS Housatonic. The former was lost with all hands shortly afterwards. It was found in 1995, raised in 2000 and is now part of a museum.

Hugo Oberstein is mentioned in "The Second Stain", which chronologists generally put in 1888. The "vibes" putting it in the 1900s don't work in light of the ending of this story.

Various openings were built in the underground bit subsurface lines of the Underground for ventilation purposes; in fact a majority of the network is open-air. The deep-level lines relied on various ventilation shafts and air being pushed in the trains, with the result that many parts of the networks are today pretty warm in summer.

Gloucester Road station is today on the Circle, District and Piccadilly Lines, the last of these arriving in 1906 in two deep-level platforms. The most notable feature of the station is the disused platform with unusual temporary art installations on it.

Underground steam locomotives were fitted with condensing boilers to reduce steam emissions, but this did nothing to deal with the soot and conditions could be fairly unpleasant by any standards. The sub-surface lines would be gradually electrified from the 1900s; the deep levels had to be electric from the get-go.

Pierrot is a stock "sad clown" character from pantomime and comedic theatre. He still turns up in various guises today, including a notable turn in Cowboy Bebop.

The "certain gracious lady" who gives Sherlock Holmes the emerald tiepin is generally assumed to be Queen Victoria herself. She was reluctant to use Buckingham Palace following her husband's death in 1861 and conducted most of her official business out of Windsor Castle instead, becoming known as the "Widow of Windsor".

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Stratford station. East London, October 2024.

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Day 2470, 28 March 2025

Walking through the dark, dirty and rather sinister foot tunnel at Pudding Mill Lane DLR station.

Given this is the nearest station to the London Stadium, which is the fifth largest stadium by capacity in England, one might expect a somewhat better lit and more welcoming accessway.

Incidentally if you are going to the Abba Arena, which is also served by Pudding Mill Lane DLR station, there is no need to walk through this tunnel so you won't get your silver Mamma Mia outfit dirty.

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London City Airport Taxi – Your Ultimate Travel Guide

London City Airport (LCY) is one of the most accessible airports in London, primarily serving business travelers and short-haul flights. Whether you're a frequent flyer or a first-time visitor, getting to and from the airport efficiently is a priority.

While public transport is an option, it often comes with delays, crowded spaces, and multiple transfers. A London City Airport taxi is the best alternative, offering direct, comfortable, and hassle-free travel. In this guide, we’ll explore why booking a taxi is the most convenient way to travel, how to book one, estimated costs, and useful travel tips.

Why Choose a London City Airport Taxi Over Other Transport Modes?

Traveling in a bustling city like London requires careful planning. While options like the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), buses, and the London Underground exist, they aren’t always ideal, especially if you have luggage or tight schedules. Here’s why a London City Airport taxi is a superior choice:

🚖 Convenience and Time-Saving

Public transport often involves waiting times, multiple transfers, and potential delays. With a taxi, you get a direct, door-to-door service with no unnecessary stops.

🚖 Comfort & Privacy

Unlike public transport, where you share space with strangers, a taxi offers a private, spacious, and relaxed environment. If you’re traveling for business, you can use the time to catch up on emails or make calls without interruptions.

🚖 Luggage Assistance

Navigating escalators, stairs, and crowded train stations with heavy luggage is a hassle. Taxi drivers help you load and unload your bags, making your journey stress-free.

🚖 Fixed Pricing – No Hidden Charges

Ride-hailing apps often have unpredictable surge pricing. When you book a London City Airport taxi with a reputable company like Britannia Airport Cars, you get fixed fares with no hidden charges.

How to Book a London City Airport Taxi?

Booking a taxi in advance ensures you have a driver waiting for you when you land. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1: Visit the Britannia Airport Cars Website

Go to Britannia Airport Cars and enter your journey details, including pick-up and drop-off locations.

Step 2: Choose Your Vehicle

Select from a range of vehicles, including standard, executive, and larger cars for group travel.

Step 3: Confirm & Pay Securely

Make an online payment and receive instant confirmation with driver details.

Step 4: Enjoy a Smooth Ride

Your driver will arrive at the scheduled time, assist with luggage, and ensure a hassle-free journey.

Cost of a London City Airport Taxi

Pricing for a London City Airport taxi depends on the distance, vehicle type, and time of travel. However, with Britannia Airport Cars, you get:

✔️ Fixed Pricing – No surprises or hidden fees. ✔️ Competitive Rates – More affordable than last-minute taxis. ✔️ Transparent Fare Estimates – Know the cost before you book.

Estimated Taxi Fares from London City Airport

Destination

Estimated Fare (£)

Time (Approx.)

Central London

£30 - £50

25-35 mins

Heathrow Airport

£75 - £95

50-60 mins

Gatwick Airport

£90 - £120

1 hour 15 mins

Stansted Airport

£85 - £110

55-70 mins

Luton Airport

£100 - £125

1 hour 20 mins

Note: Prices vary based on time, route, and traffic conditions.

Tips for a Smooth Taxi Experience

To make your taxi journey even more comfortable, keep these tips in mind:

✔️ Book in Advance – Pre-booking ensures availability, especially during peak hours. ✔️ Confirm Your Booking – Double-check the pickup details to avoid confusion. ✔️ Choose the Right Vehicle – If traveling with family or extra luggage, opt for a larger vehicle. ✔️ Track Your Ride – Most taxi services provide real-time tracking for added convenience. ✔️ Ask About Child Seats – If traveling with children, request a child seat in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🔹 How long does a taxi from London City Airport take to Central London?

A taxi ride typically takes 25–35 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

🔹 Are taxis available 24/7 at London City Airport?

Yes, Britannia Airport Cars offers 24/7 taxi services, including late-night and early-morning pickups.

🔹 Can I pre-book a taxi for a fixed price?

Absolutely! Pre-booking guarantees a fixed fare with no hidden costs.

🔹 Are there taxis available for group travel?

Yes, you can book larger vehicles or minibuses for group travel, ensuring everyone travels together comfortably.

🔹 What payment methods are accepted?

Most services accept cash, credit/debit cards, and online payments for convenience.

Why Choose Britannia Airport Cars?

When booking a London City Airport taxi, it’s important to choose a reliable service provider. Britannia Airport Cars stands out due to:

✔️ Professional & Licensed Drivers – Friendly and experienced drivers ensure a safe journey. ✔️ Well-Maintained Vehicles – Clean, comfortable, and modern cars. ✔️ Fixed & Transparent Pricing – No last-minute surprises. ✔️ 24/7 Availability – Always available, no matter when your flight arrives or departs.

Alternative Transport Options from London City Airport

If you’re considering alternatives to a London City Airport taxi, here are some options:

1. Docklands Light Railway (DLR)

🚆 Pros: Cheap and fast connection to the London Underground. 🚆 Cons: Requires multiple transfers, limited luggage space.

2. London Underground

🚇 Pros: Cost-effective option for solo travelers. 🚇 Cons: Crowded, especially during peak hours.

3. Airport Shuttle Services

🚌 Pros: Affordable for budget travelers. 🚌 Cons: Slower due to multiple stops.

4. Ride-Hailing Apps (Uber, Bolt, etc.)

📱 Pros: Easy to book via mobile apps. 📱 Cons: Prices fluctuate due to surge pricing.

Final Thoughts – Book Your London City Airport Taxi Today!

A London City Airport taxi is the best way to ensure a smooth, stress-free transfer in and out of the city. Whether you’re a business traveler on a tight schedule or a tourist looking for comfort, booking a taxi with Britannia Airport Cars guarantees convenience, reliability, and affordability.

Don’t wait—book your taxi today and enjoy a seamless journey!

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read more for me rambling about transport for london haha

why is quay pronounced kee and why is west india quay in london

why is canary wharf called that? is it yellow or smth?

the train station Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich is funny to me because it has such a long name and then the line is just. DLR. three letters, or Docklands Light Railway.

and also i’m fricking dumb because it took me way too long to realise that TFL stands for Transport for London.

i also have a tote bag with the elizabeth line logo and if i fold it in a SpEciAl way it says my name

for some reason DLR trains scare the frickadoodle out of me (prob cuz they’re automated and beep loudly twice at every station)

i like the elizabeth line because of the automatic doors. and the purple

i had a waterloo logo pin and then i lost it, so now i have a piccadilly circus one

i made a TFL bracelet for my aunt who works there, with all the colours for all the lines

i hate the central line because it’s so loud and bright but it also feels nice, like i’m in a lump of ore going into a furnace

i don’t care about the london underground but gosh dang i really hate the oslo metro. like no, i will not go to oslo central station and then walk in a tunnel thingy above train tracks, then go in some ugly ass banana box with wheels. no thank you.

also i read most of the first book in the heroes of olympus series on trains in london so that’s cool i guess

thank you for your time

TL;DR: tfl for life. oslo metro sucks ass.