Originally Posted by Dave_C
There's a short history of the ELL on TfL's website
here.
They are working to extend it, and actually go somewhere useful, if central government will give the money to fund the project. More info on that is
here.
But this is a BA-style enhancement! If they extend the East London Line, they intend to close Wapping and Rotherhithe stations. Which is a bit of a shame for anyone who lives 30 seconds walk from the former ....