Is Cutty Sark station closed?

(Zone 2+3) CUTTY SARK: This station is closed until spring 2026, while we replace all four escalators at the station. Please use nearby Greenwich DLR station to complete your journey.

Why is Cutty Sark station closed?

Visitors to Greenwich should be aware that the Cutty Sark DLR station is temporarily closed from 31 May 2025 until spring 2026. This closure is necessary to replace the station's escalators with new, state-of-the-art models, ensuring a fully accessible and reliable service for years to come.

Is Cutty Sark station closing for months to replace broken escalators?

Cutty Sark DLR station will close in late May until spring 2026 to allow all four of the station's broken escalators to be replaced at a cost of £4m. Why will this repair take 10 months and do you think that's a reasonable amount of time?

What is the nearest station to Cutty Sark?

The nearest railway station to Cutty Sark is Greenwich, which is served by Southeastern and Thameslink services throughout the day. It's 11 minutes to Cutty Sark on foot. Exit the station onto Greenwich High Street, head left and the street becomes Greenwich High Road.

Which DLR station is closing?

Cutty Sark DLR station closes for new escalators. Cutty Sark Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station has closed for a year to allow four new escalators to be installed. The current escalators at the third-busiest station on the DLR have been described as "increasingly unreliable" and "beyond economical to repair".

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Why is Cutty Sark closing?

Cutty Sark DLR station has closed for a year to allow four new escalators to be installed. According to Greenwich Council, the four new state-of-the-art, energy efficient escalators will provide customers with “easier and more reliable access” to and from the station.

What is the least used DLR station?

Beckton Park - Least Used DLR Station.

Does the DLR go to Cutty Sark?

One of only four completely underground stations on the DLR network, Cutty Sark station has an island platform with a track each side of it. This is similar to its cross-river sister station, Island Gardens.

Is Cutty Sark free entry?

Your £2 ticket is for standard admission to either Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory or Pirates. Tickets for Under 4s and a person accompanying a disabled visitor are free.

Which station is best for Greenwich?

North Greenwich station is right next to The O2 and the IFS Cloud Cable Car. So, whether you're after live music, shopping, dining or stunning views, the Jubilee line to North Greenwich Underground station provides quick Tube services from central London.

Which underground station in London has the longest escalator?

With a vertical rise of 90 ft (27 m) and a length of 200 ft (61 m), the escalators at Angel station are the longest on the Underground, and in the United Kingdom.

Has Kentish Town station reopened after being closed for 18 months for escalator replacement?

Kentish Town London Underground station has finally reopened after 18 months. Originally due to reopen in June 2024 following repairs to what Transport for London (TfL) labelled "the most unreliable" escalators on the network, the date was pushed back twice due to degrading concrete in the ceiling and floor.

Is the Cutty Sark still around?

Cutty Sark is a famed British clipper ship nestled on the shore of the River Thames in Greenwich. Constructed in 1869, Cutty Sark was one of the fastest ships of its time and now exists as a museum for the public to visit and learn about the vessel's rich maritime history.

Is Cutty Sark station to close for 6 months due to escalator replacement?

Cutty Sark station is now closed until spring 2026 while we replace all 4 escalators with new state-of-the-art, energy-efficient escalators. The station closure allows us to work on all the escalators at once and reopen the station in the quickest and safest way possible.

What time does Cutty Sark station open?

CUTTY SARK: This station is closed until spring 2026, while we replace all four escalators at the station. Please use nearby Greenwich DLR station to complete your journey.

When did Cutty Sark burn down?

On 21 May 2007, the British authorities informed the World Heritage Centre that a fire had swept through the Cutty Sark. The fire started around 4.45 am on Monday and the damage has been substantial.

Why is Cutty Sark closed?

It may be known as the longest station name in London, but for the best part of a year, Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) DLR station will be struck off the map. The station closes on Saturday 31 May 2025 until sometime next spring, in order for four state-of-the-art, energy efficient escalators to be installed.

What is the crime rate in Cutty Sark?

Annual total crime rate in your local area is 240 crimes per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 7 out of 10 or high crime level compared to other local areas in England and Wales.

Is the Cutty Sark worth visiting?

Cutty Sark is a fantastic day out with the kids. Explore the family-friendly interactive displays and get a taste of life at sea. Regular events on board help to make the voyage even more action-packed.

What is the best underground station for Cutty Sark?

How much is the DLR from Greenwich to Canary Wharf?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Greenwich DLR Station to Canary Wharf DLR Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from East Ferry Road to Canary Wharf station every 5 minutes.

Is the DLR more expensive than the tube?

DLR fares are the same as the Tube. You can pay for the DLR with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or Travelcard, as well as contactless payment cards. For contactless payment cards issued outside the UK, check with your bank to see whether transaction fees or bank charges apply.

What is the quietest train station in London?

The station in London where you are least likely to find your nose pressed into someone else's armpit is, drumroll please... Sudbury and Harrow Road. The north London stop, served by Chiltern Railways, has a peak-only service service to Marylebone.

What are the disadvantages of DLR?

The network fails on multiple simultaneous faults in the ring. Another disadvantage of DLR is additional complexity. The DLR object must be configured at each ring node.