Stratford High Street DLR station

Location and layout

The stop is located close to Stratford High Street in the London Borough of Newham, giving direct access to nearby shops, housing and bus routes. The station has platforms on either side of the track and is designed for quick entry and exit. It offers step-free access to assist passengers with luggage, pushchairs and reduced mobility.

History and development

Stratford High Street was built as part of the DLR extension to Stratford International, completed in 2011. The project aimed to improve orbital and radial transport links in east London and to support the major regeneration of Stratford that surrounded the creation of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and related developments.

Services and connections

Trains from Stratford High Street run along the Stratford International branch, connecting with central interchange points and the DLR network. Nearby rail and Underground services, together with local buses, allow passengers to transfer to longer-distance or Underground routes from the Stratford area. For information about the surrounding town and additional transport links see Stratford.

Importance and notable facts

The station is primarily aimed at local journeys and short hops into Stratford’s commercial and cultural centres. It formed part of transport improvements that supported large-scale urban renewal and helped expand sustainable public transport options in east London. Its opening ahead of the 2012 Olympic period contributed to capacity and connectivity improvements across the area.

As a DLR facility, Stratford High Street continues to serve commuters, shoppers and visitors, linking fast, frequent light rail services with bus routes and nearby rail interchanges to form part of Stratford’s broader transport hub.