The UK government welcomes confirmation that London will deliver the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Thamesmead. The GBP1.7 bn project will be funded through Transport for London (TfL) and Greater London Authority (GLA) borrowing.  The majority of the costs will be met by TFL and GLA, with the government also contributing over the long term. 

The government will continue to work with London to finalise funding details and will continue to work with the GLA to look at options for innovative financing to support the delivery of infrastructure projects in the capital. 

The news was confirmed in Wednesday  26 November 2025 afternoon’s Budget and by Sir Sadiq Khan the London mayor

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