Great news from TfL, bikes allowed on off-peak DLR trains. It's been a long wait for this!

"Transport for London (TfL) is pleased to announce that, following a successful trial, non-folding bicycles are now permitted on off-peak Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains on an ongoing basis.

Over 5,000 bikes and their cyclists travelled on the DLR during the trial period, which ran between July 2013 and January 2014. Evidence from their successful carriage has been used to demonstrate that it is appropriate to continue this policy permanently.

From 27th January, non-folding bicycles will be allowed on DLR trains from Monday to Friday during off-peak hours (not between 07.30 and 09.30 or 16.00 and 19.00) and all day at weekends and bank holidays. For safety reasons bicycles are not allowed on trains travelling between Shadwell and Bank stations. The policy regarding folded bicycles (which were already permitted on the DLR at all times, including peaks) is unchanged.

These changes enhance the ability of cyclists to cross the River Thames in east and south-east London and are part of the Mayor’s Vision for Cycling in London, the £913m plan to transform the Capital into a city where cycling is a part of every day life. Cycling on London’s main roads has risen by 173 per cent since 2001 and this plan will help double the level cycling over the next 10 years.

For more information on DLR’s bicycle policy, please visit our website."

Full TfL press release.