The DLR stands for Docklands Light Railway. It’s a fully automated, driverless light rail system that snakes through east and southeast London. Think of it as a sleek, futuristic cousin to the Underground—but with fewer crowds and more windows.
Opened in 1987, it was built to regenerate the run-down Docklands area after the shipping industry collapsed. Today, it’s a lifeline for commuters and a total joy for tourists thanks to its unobstructed views from the front carriage.
