East London Transit
East London Transit (ELT) is a part-segregated bus rapid transit, operated as part of the London Buses network. The East London Transit opened in phases between 2010 and 2013. The scheme for this system was developed by Transport for London to meet the existing and anticipated demand for public transport in East London caused by the Thames Gateway redevelopment, and has been planned to allow for a possible future upgrade to tram operation.
East London Transit liveried New Routemaster on route EL1 in July 2022 | |
| Parent | Transport for London |
|---|---|
| Founded | 20 February 2010 |
| Headquarters | Westminster |
| Locale | East London |
| Service area | Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge |
| Service type | Bus rapid transit |
| Routes | 3
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| Destinations | Ilford, Barking, Goodmayes, Thames View, Becontree Heath, Barking Riverside |
| Hubs | Barking Riverside |
| Fleet | New Routemaster |
| Fuel type | Hybrid electric |
| Operator | Blue Triangle |
It connects National Rail, London Underground, Elizabeth line and London Overground stations in the London boroughs of Havering, Redbridge, and Barking and Dagenham with major population centers, such as Barking Riverside, that are currently only served by bus routes. The first stage of the scheme opened on 20 February 2010. There are proposals for a variety of extensions.