You might think, “I’ll just take the Tube.” Ah, but the DLR is different. It covers areas the Tube ignores. If you live in Beckton, Woolwich Arsenal, or Lewisham, this little driverless train is your only rail-based friend after midnight. Missing it isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a geographical tragedy.
Also, consider the cost. An Uber from Canary Wharf to Stratford at 1 AM could cost you a small fortune. The DLR? It’s a fraction of that. Caring about the schedule is basically caring about your wallet. And who doesn’t love keeping a few extra pounds?
A Little Story to Drive It Home
My friend Sarah once thought the DLR ran “all night, every night.” She was wrong. She ended up walking from Island Gardens to Mudchute at 1 AM in heels. It’s a short walk, but she claimed a fox followed her and looked at her with judgment. Don’t be Sarah.
Another time, I was coming home from a late movie at the Odeon in West India Quay. I casually strolled to the platform at 12:10 AM on a Tuesday. No problem, right? Wrong. The board flashed “Last train departed.” I stood there, speechless, as the empty train rolled away, mocking me.
London Tube Map Including Dlr at Herschel Graham blog
