Today's aviation policy written statement includes:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/news/press-releases/dft-press-20120712b^500m towards a western rail link to Heathrow, which is in addition to
^1.4bn already being invested to improve surface access to airports,
including ^44m towards upgrading Gatwick Airport station and a new fleet of
thirty electric trains already improving services on the Stansted Express.
In addition the Government is pressing ahead with
HS2▸ which will
significantly improve access to airports such as Birmingham and
Manchester...
Editors note: The Western Rail Access to Heathrow project will be included
in the Government's forthcoming High Level Output Specification for the
railways (
HLOS▸ ) announcement. The project is subject to a satisfactory
business case and the agreement of acceptable terms with the Heathrow
aviation industry.
Yet another project proposed by
NR» in last September's shopping list. Maybe we should see it as a good omen for Bristol Metro, which is in the same document?
Paul