#silvertown
December 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
One of the things I love about travelling on the Docklands Light Railway is the chance to catch stunning sunsets along the way. This one was captured at West Silvertown DLR Station.
August 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Journey times cut by up to 70%.

Zero-emission bus journeys up 160%.

The Silvertown Tunnel is doing what it was built to do: reducing congestion, getting Londoners where they need to be, and boosting zero-emission travel across the Thames.
Silvertown Tunnel cuts congestion and triples road speeds, says TfL
Road congestion on the roads around the new Silvertown Tunnel has reduced and road speeds have improved since the tunnel opened, according to Transport for London (TfL) data.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A year on, the Silvertown Tunnel is already proving its value.
 
It's helping cut journey times, reduce congestion at Blackwall and make cross-river travel more reliable.
 
It's also contributing to cleaner air, with harmful nitrogen dioxide concentrations down by up to 21%.

bit.ly/4wmNhua
Silvertown Tunnel cuts delays in first year, Transport for London says
The £2.2bn tunnel, which links Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula in east London, was designed to ease congestion.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 25, 2026 at 1:44 PM
TfL has confirmed the opening date of the Silvertown Tunnel.

From 7 April 2025, the tunnel that connects Silvertown to the Greenwich Peninsula will provide Londoners with faster and more reliable journeys and enhanced public transport links.
TfL has revealed the opening date of London’s new Silvertown Tunnel
The capital is getting its first new Thames road crossing in 30 years.
www.timeout.com
January 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Quite funny that the Silvertown tunnel is still having less impact on reducing cross river congestion than the toll they put in place to pay for the Silvertown tunnel
July 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Silvertown Tunnel is officially open.

This new connection will transform travel across the Thames in East London—cutting journey times, improving congestion and boosting greener ways to get around, including by bus and bike.
April 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🖤Silvertown Blues...
youtu.be/6fPHmSbMT5w?... 🤍
August 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Silvertown Tunnel.
You don’t need to look far to see that air pollution is harming our health. The evidence is everywhere.

So, why aren't we doing more?

Email Mayor Sadiq Khan and ask him to go further and faster to clean up London's air: https://bit.ly/46vlTja

https://bit.ly/4ggpaWZ
Air pollution has been tied to Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what you need to know
‘Air pollution doesn’t just increase the risk of dementia — it actually makes Alzheimer’s disease worse,’ Dr. Edward Lee says
www.independent.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Once again: Less road capacity means less traffic and less congestion and less pollution.

Traffic data from Hammersmith Bridge expose the ludicrous situation where building Silvertown Road tunnel is being paid for by tolling Londoners to use Silvertown AND Blackwall tunnels to MANAGE DEMAND.
Hammersmith Bridge hasn't made traffic worse. Nearby bridges all showing less traffic since 2018, in new TfL data.

www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/hamm...
March 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM
An ER post box with remains of a post office sign holder on top, now resembling a dishevelled fascinator hat!
This one is out in Silvertown, East London, and ready to party.

#PostBoxSaturday
September 26, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Ladies and gentlemen: the £2bn Silvertown Tunnel that was supposed to fix traffic 🥴
The great thing about cycling to work is you can avoid being stuck on a bus in a traffic ja- oh.
September 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Pink Sunset at West Silvertown

One of the perks of sitting at the front of a DLR train, besides pretending to be the driver, is getting to enjoy views like this beautiful pink sunset.
September 18, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Sadiq Khan / TfL gave the go ahead for a road tunnel without building an equivalent fixed cycle bridge/tunnel in east london … so critical mass took things into their own hands and turned the Silvertown tunnel into a cycle route.
April 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
From gridlock to getting moving 🚦

58% quicker journeys. 23% fewer unplanned closures. Over 10 million free bus journeys.

One year on, the Silvertown Tunnel is making a measurable difference for people travelling across the river.
July 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Riding Off Into The Sunset

I love the numerous beautiful views you can see as you travel on the Docklands Light Railway.

The platform at West Silvertown DLR Station is a great location to watch sun set over the city as the cable cars fly above the horizon.

#photography #london
January 31, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Just realised….

You say “Westminster Bridge” and “Tower Bridge” and “Hammersmith Bridge”, etc etc

But you say “*THE* Blackwall Tunnel” and “*THE* Rotherhithe Tunnel” and “*THE* Silvertown Tunnel”.

Explain that, science!
March 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Token 2: SAINT AGNES - Welcome To Silvertown

youtu.be/gJys-Kn78ps?...
SAINT AGNES - Welcome To Silvertown
YouTube video by Saint Agnes
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January 24, 2026 at 6:36 PM
"Reflections in Silvertown"

Pontoon Dock, Silvertown, East London

#photography #london #britain #uk
January 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Russell said Londoners needed river crossings “that prioritise clean air, safe walking and cycling with affordable public transport rather than this traffic-inducing road tunnel”.

I’m now heading off to check out the Silvertown Road Tunnel bike bus shuttle….
April 7, 2025 at 6:03 AM
🚐 Finally, the crowning glory of East London river crossings, Silvertown Tunnel - more specifically, the Silvertown Tunnel shuttle bus (as cycling through the tunnel is banned).
April 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#SongBuilding
#MusicChallenge
Day 31: dome
Many thanks to @ro-cocco.bsky.social. Have a great summer.

Mark Knopfler - Silvertown
"A big silver dome rising up into the dawn."

youtu.be/3GIeOxMsSn8?...
Mark Knopfler - Silvertown Blues ᴴᴰ
YouTube video by Mohsen. F
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July 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Forget it, Sharon. It's Silvertown.

Seriously, he's sort of spiraled away into nonsense, hasn't he? When was the last time he said anything thoughtful and statistically-based?
December 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The new Silvertown Tunnel is easing congestion, speeding up journeys and getting more Londoners on zero-emission buses.
July 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM