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Architectural rendering of the upgraded Pontoon Dock Station, featuring a large glass-enclosed structure, external staircases, new escalators and improved pedestrian access beneath the elevated railway. Trees, a cycle route and surrounding residential buildings are visible.

Pontoon Dock Station Upgrade

Upgrading Pontoon Dock Station to improve accessibility, passenger flow and the customer experience while supporting the future growth of the Royal Docks.

Architectural visualisation of the proposed Pontoon Dock Station upgrade, showing a new glazed station building beneath the elevated Docklands Light Railway structure. The design includes improved station access, widened public space, landscaping and connections between street level and the station.
Interior visualisation of the proposed station concourse, showing an escalator, wide pedestrian walkways and floor-to-ceiling glazing. The design creates bright, accessible routes between different levels of the station.
Architectural rendering of the public space beneath the elevated Pontoon Dock Station. Twin escalators provide access to the station above, with pedestrian seating areas, retail units, landscaping and improved routes creating a welcoming transport hub environment.
Architectural rendering of the upgraded Pontoon Dock Station, featuring a large glass-enclosed structure, external staircases, new escalators and improved pedestrian access beneath the elevated railway. Trees, a cycle route and surrounding residential buildings are visible.

Project overview

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has started work on a major upgrade to Pontoon Dock Station on the Docklands Light Railway, helping to create a more accessible, efficient and future-ready transport hub for East London.

The project will transform access to the elevated station, which currently relies on eight flights of stairs and a limited-capacity lift. Six new escalators will improve movement between ground level, a new mezzanine floor and the platforms. The scheme also includes a new fully glazed station structure, retail units, additional operational accommodation and extensive landscaping improvements.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure supported the project from its early stages, working with Mott MacDonald during concept and feasibility development to provide construction and buildability expertise. Following a two-stage process through the London Rail Infrastructure Improvement Framework, the team led detailed design development before being awarded the construction phase.

A key focus has been balancing stakeholder requirements, affordability and constructability. Rigorous design reviews identified opportunities to retain and upgrade existing infrastructure, simplify finishes, apply DLR-specific standards and involve specialist supply chain partners. The team has also maintained real-time cost visibility, streamlined approvals and challenged traditional construction methods to minimise railway disruption and improve programme efficiency. Site mobilisation and enabling works are underway as part of a 2.5-year delivery programme.

Logo for Transport for London showing a white circular symbol intersected by a horizontal bar on a dark blue background with the text "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON."

Customer:

Transport for London (TfL)

Location:

Pontoon Dock, East London

Date:

2028

Top fact: Six new escalators will improve access between ground level, a new mezzanine and the
elevated station platforms.

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