Transport for London has announced that the first of the new DLR trains is entering service this week, marking a major milestone in the rollout of the new trains.

54 new trains will replace the older trains in the fleet, some of which have been in service for more than 30 years.

The new trains have 10% more capacity than the older trains, as well as air conditioning, live travel info, multi-use areas and dedicated wheelchair areas.

Trains will continue to enter service over the coming months.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “This is an exciting day in east and south London with the introduction of these brand-new trains marking a major milestone in the transformation of the DLR to improve travel for millions of Londoners.

“These new trains are amazing. Built with the latest cutting-edge design and technology, the trains will have 10 per cent bigger capacity, improved onboard customer information, mobile device charging points, air conditioning and better accessibility features for all passengers.

“The new DLR trains will significantly improve reliability and support growth in new homes and jobs, particularly for Londoners in areas like Stratford, Woolwich Arsenal and the Isle of Dogs. I’m committed to modernising infrastructure on London’s transport network, which is vital for faster, greener and safer journeys that are accessible for all.”

Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, said: “These state-of-the-art trains will transform customers’ journeys across the DLR network. Boosting capacity and improving reliability, these new trains will help the DLR keep pace with growing demand in this part of the capital. Customers will benefit from more comfortable, frequent, and accessible services.”