DLR extension to London City Airport brings environmental benefits
24.07.07
A new report says that the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to London City Airport has brought huge environmental benefits. The report says that since the extension opened around 120,000 fewer taxi rides and 288,000 fewer car journeys have been necessary, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 156 tonnes.
The report, compiled by Innovacion, a business support consultancy, showed that 49 percent of passengers travelling to London City are now using the DLR. This is the highest proportion carried by any airport rail link in the UK, with the extension proving far more popular with business passengers than predicted.
The extension, opened ahead of schedule and on budget in December 2005, runs from Canning Town via London City Airport to King George V, North Woolwich. It was introduced to provide passengers with the first fixed public transport link to the airport and assist the regeneration of the surrounding area.
Richard De Cani, DLR Head of Development and Planning, said: 'This study has clearly demonstrated what a success the Docklands Light Railway London City Airport extension has been. It has brought real environmental benefits with people opting to use the DLR when travelling to the airport, instead of relying on cars and taxis, and has therefore made a huge impact in cutting harmful carbon dioxide emissions.'
'The DLR has recently recorded its highest ever annual passenger numbers, at over 60 million, which has clearly been in part due to the success of the London City Airport route.'
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