Canary Wharf — Local services in London

The DLR concourse and station entrances at Canary Wharf are aesthetically unappealing, but as soon as one ascends to the DLR platform level, the experience is utterly transformative. The substantial curved glass roof, which is situated at a considerable height within the structure, contributes to the impression that this station is more akin to a mainline station than a light rail station. It is evident that these platforms are more numerous than at any other DLR station, and the middle track is bidirectional. This station provides views of two other stations: West India Quay, located to the north, and Heron Quays, situated to the south. In addition, the floor of all DLR trains is the same height as all DLR platforms. The Jubilee line station is within walking distance, as well as the Elizabeth line station, and two other DLR stations (Heron Quays and West India Quay). Unfortunately, the doorways for both Lift A and Lift B are narrow, which may pose difficulties for wheelchair users and passengers with buggies. The doors open on the same side at both platform and street levels, but on the opposite side at the DLR concourse level. Interestingly, the shopping centre has two additional lifts that, although accessible only during opening hours and requiring the same doorway for entry and exit, are more spacious and better suited to accommodate a wheelchair user and...

Canary Wharf is the second largest financial centre in London, behind the City. Despite not being considered a tourist area, it is a contemporary open-air museum. The official Canary Wharf website provides a map so you can take a tour of the area and discover its countless sculptures. There is also a public free museum: London Museum Docklands. In addition to the many sculptures, there is a lovely park, private security, modern and bold buildings, a shopping centre and a modern underground station with a few shops. The atmosphere is mostly made up of people who work in the area, there are open-air spaces selling fast food, but also...

An excellent Docklands Light Railway station, the largest on the network. Each line has two platforms for each train to disembark and board passengers faster. Don't be confused by train departures from two platforms because of this! Note that it is faster to change for the Jubilee Line at Heron Quays (150m walk as opposed to 250) which is one stop down the line and faster to change for the Elizabeth Line from West India Quay which is one stop the other way, although Lewisham-bound trains from Bank do not stop there, so Canary Wharf DLR is the next closest for this change to the Elizabeth line from a Lewisham-bound DLR...