What Is the Dlr in London
The best seat on the DLR? The front row. Without a driver, you can sit right at the nose of the train, staring down the tracks like you’re piloting a spaceship through urban canyons. It’s oddly meditative, especially at sunset.
It’s also incredibly smooth—no lurching or screeching like the tube. The DLR runs mostly above ground, giving you a panoramic tour of London’s evolving skyline, from Canary Wharf’s glass towers to the historic Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
Fun fact: The DLR trains have no driver, but they do have a “Passenger Service Agent” onboard who can take over if needed. They’re usually hidden in a small cabin, so it feels like magic.