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Pontoon Dock Station live DLR departures

Zone 3 · DLR

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DLR is reporting Part Closure elsewhere on the network. Trains are still running through this station but service may be affected.

Live departures from Pontoon Dock Station

DLR line departures

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Live line status at Pontoon Dock Station

Reliability at Pontoon Dock Station (last 30 days)

70.1%
Good Service across lines here
Network ranking
233rd of 420
across all stations we track
Worst day in last 30
3 Jun
2,147 mins of station-level disruption
Step-free uptime (90d)
98.3%
3 lift outages in window

By line

DLR 70.1% 36 severe events

Most reliable line here: DLR at 70.1%.

Recent disruption on lines serving Pontoon Dock Station

Severe-status incidents on lines through Pontoon Dock Station in the last:

DLR line
37 days 2230 days 5390 days

Full reliability history: DLR

Stations near Pontoon Dock Station

Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.

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Pontoon Dock Station platform depth

0m

at street level - this is a surface station

Street level

Pontoon Dock Station is a surface-level station - its platforms sit at street level rather than underground.

About Pontoon Dock Station

Station overview

Lines
DLR
Modes
DLR

Location

Zone
Zone 3
● Fully step-free

Accessibility

Step-free from street to all platforms via 2 lifts

2 lifts Step-free river services

A

What the symbols mean
  • ⇱ Lift - standard capacity lift between street and platform.
  • ⚠ Limited-capacity lift - 8 to 12 people; expect queues at peak.
  • □ Level boarding - platform and train at the same height.
  • ➜ Boarding ramp - staff-deployed ramp between platform and train.
  • ↗ Mini ramp - small ramp to bridge the step/gap; ask staff on arrival.
  • ♿ Accessible toilet - on-site or at the connected mode.
  • 🅿️ Blue badge parking - designated blue-badge bays at the station car park.

Source: TfL step-free Tube guide (April 2026) and TfL station data feed (May 2026). Get free step-free disruption alerts.

Identifier

NAPTAN
940GZZDLPDK
Data sources

Common questions about Pontoon Dock Station

What fare zone is Pontoon Dock in?

Pontoon Dock is in Fare Zone 3. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.

Which lines serve Pontoon Dock?

Pontoon Dock Station is served by the DLR line. Current status: DLR (Part Closure). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.

Is Pontoon Dock step-free?

Yes - fully step-free. Step-free from street to all platforms via 2 lifts. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.

Are there lifts at Pontoon Dock?

Yes - 2 standard-capacity lifts. Live lift status is shown above. Get notified when lifts go out of service.

Which stations are near Pontoon Dock?

The closest alternative stations to Pontoon Dock are West Silvertown (8 min walk), Prince Regent (10 min walk), London City Airport (14 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.

Is Pontoon Dock open now?

Pontoon Dock is open, but 1 of the 1 lines through it is reporting severe disruption. See the live line status above before travelling.

Has Pontoon Dock had delays recently?

Lines through Pontoon Dock have logged 22 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.

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