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West India Quay Station live DLR departures

Zone 2 · DLR

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Station disruption reported
West India Quay: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available for trains towards Poplar and Westferry due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey.

Live departures from West India Quay Station

DLR line departures

Good Service
Towards BankPlat 4
Bank8 min
Bank12 min
Towards Canary WharfPlat 2
Canary Wharf5 min
Canary Wharf10 min

Live line status at West India Quay Station

Reliability at West India Quay Station (last 30 days)

85.7%
Good Service across lines here
Network ranking
119th of 420
across all stations we track
Worst day in last 30
10 Aug
2,127 mins of station-level disruption
Step-free uptime (90d)
85.5%
25 lift outages in window

Most reliable line here: DLR at 85.7%.

Recent disruption on lines serving West India Quay Station

Severe-status incidents on lines through West India Quay Station in the last:

57 days 1930 days 5390 days

Full reliability history: DLR

Stations near West India Quay Station

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

West India Quay Station platform depth

0m

at street level - this is a surface station

Street level

West India Quay Station is a surface-level station - its platforms sit at street level rather than underground.

About West India Quay Station

Station overview

Lines
DLR
Modes
DLR

Location

Zone
Zone 2
● Step-free with caveats

Accessibility

Live lift disruption. West India Quay: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available for trains towards Poplar and Westferry due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Get notified when fixed.

Limited-capacity lift

2 limited-capacity lifts (8–12 people)

A Not served by trains from Bank to Lewisham

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
940GZZDLWIQ
Data sources

Common questions about West India Quay Station

What fare zone is West India Quay in?

West India Quay is in Fare Zone 2. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.

Which lines serve West India Quay?

West India Quay Station is served by the DLR line. Current status: DLR (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.

Is West India Quay step-free?

Yes, with caveats. Limited-capacity lift. Live disruption: West India Quay: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available for trains towards Poplar and Westferry due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Check the live status before travelling. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.

How do I enter West India Quay step-free?

A Not served by trains from Bank to Lewisham

Are there lifts at West India Quay?

Yes - 2 limited-capacity lifts (8-12 people). Live lift status is shown above. Get notified when lifts go out of service.

Which stations are near West India Quay?

The closest alternative stations to West India Quay are Poplar (3 min walk), Canary Wharf (5 min walk), Heron Quays (5 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.

Is West India Quay open now?

Disruption reported at West India Quay right now. West India Quay: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available for trains towards Poplar and Westferry due to a faulty lift. Call us on 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.

Has West India Quay had delays recently?

Lines through West India Quay have logged 19 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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