Gallions Reach is a DLR Zone 3 station at the eastern end of the Royal Docks, serving the Gallions Reach Retail Park -a large out-of-town shopping destination with IKEA, Lidl and other major retailers. The station is one stop from the Beckton terminus.
Gallions Reach opened in 1994 on the DLR Beckton branch. It is the penultimate stop before Beckton terminus and serves the retail park and surrounding residential areas in Newham. The station is close to the Thames and has views over the former Royal Albert Dock.
The large IKEA Lakeside and associated retail park make Gallions Reach a destination for shoppers from across east London and Essex. The retail park includes a range of homeware, clothing and food retailers.