London Underground Mill Hill East, Roding Valley and South Kenton do not have ticket barriers as there is insufficient space for them. These stations instead have equipment where electronic tickets can be validated to start or end a journey.
Do DLR stations have barriers?
There are no ticket barriers at DLR-only stations: correct ticketing is enforced by random on-train inspections by PSAs. There are barriers at Bank, Canning Town, Woolwich Arsenal, West Ham and Stratford, where the DLR platforms are within a London Underground or National Rail barrier line.
Why do some stations not have ticket barriers?
There are many reason why ticket barriers may not be in operation. It may be to ease congestion, they may only be manned during peak hours, you could have staff sickness or they may have a fault.
Are there inspectors on DLR?
On Trams, DLR and London Overground, the service operators hire their own inspectors, so they are not employed by TfL.
Which London stations have no barriers?
Mill Hill East, Roding Valley and South Kenton are the only stations with no barriers at all.
What happens if you don’t tap out on DLR?
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping. If you don’t touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.
Is DLR more expensive than 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.
Is it a criminal Offence to board a train without a ticket?
Fare evasion is a criminal offence and you may be prosecuted. If convicted, you will: Get a criminal record. Pay a fine of up to £1,000.
How is the DLR controlled?
The DLR isn’t really driverless
‘While our trains are mostly automated, a passenger service agent like me drives them to and from the depot and has to operate them manually if they break down. There are hidden controls at the front, where everyone wants to sit.
Is it illegal to board a train without a ticket?
Under the Penalty Fares regulations, passengers who are found without a valid ticket for their journey must pay either: a Penalty Fare of £20. twice the full applicable single fare to the next station at which the train calls, whichever is the greater.
What happens if a ticket inspector catches you?
They’ll try to give you a £40 penalty fare for not producing a valid ticket when requested. If you refuse to either pay the fare on the spot or give your details for them to issue a penalty fare notice (to be paid within 14 days) then they’ll probably have British Transport Police meet you at the next stop.
Can a train ticket inspector detain you?
They also have the power to detain people under common or criminal law circumstances: if a person fails to provide their name and address after being required to because for lack of a ticket or failing to buy a ticket when required, (this legislation only applies to railways) and.
Are DLR stations staffed?
Most DLR stations are unstaffed. If you will need assistance at a DLR station during your journey, call 0343 222 1234 before you travel so we can check whether it can be provided. On most of our rail networks, piers and boats, staff can give advice, information and assistance.
What is the least used station in the whole of Britain?
Period between 2019 and 2020
| Position | Station Name | Usage Figure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berney Arms | 42 |
| 2 | Elton & Orston | 68 |
| 3 | Stanlow & Thornton | 82 |
| 4 | Havenhouse | 84 |
What is the least used station in the UK?
Barry Links – 24 entries and exits
A stop down from Golf Street station is Barry Links, the least used station in Britain.
What is the least used station in London?
>Roding Valley:
London Underground’s quietest, least used tube station is “Roding Valley”. Located at the top end of the ‘Hainault Loop’ section of the Central Line (the red one on a tube map), Roding Valley station is situated in the north eastern Greater London & South Essex borders.
How much does TfL charge for not tapping out?
up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
Can TfL inspectors check contactless?
TfL revenue inspectors can also check contactless payments cards, in addition to the Oyster cards.
What happens if I only tap once for the underground?
Please wait at least 48 hours as you might receive an automatic refund: Oyster – we’ll automatically add it to your card the next time you touch in or out of a rail journey. Contactless – the refund will show on your next card statement, or we will adjust the fares charged when you next travel.
Can you use DLR for free?
You must have a card or ticket in order to ride on the DLR or you may get fined.
How fast does the DLR go?
The DLR trains have a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph), but the fastest possible speed reached is 80 km/h (50 mph) through the tunnel under the River Thames between Woolwich Arsenal station and King George V.