On 2 December 2005, an eastward branch along the approximate route of the former Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway on the southern side of the Royal Docks complex opened from Canning Town to King George V via London City Airport.
Den 2. december 2005 blev en ny østlig gren, langs ruten for den tidligere Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway på sydsiden af Royal Docks-komplekset, åbnet fra Canning Town til King George V via London City Airport.