Heathrow Airport: South West Main Line
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of joining up Heathrow Airport’s railway lines with the South West Rail network to facilitate Heathrow expansion.
Answered by Mike Kane
The Government supports airport expansion and has invited proposals for a third runway at Heathrow. It expects any proposals to be brought forward by the summer and is clear that any scheme must be delivered in line with the UK’s legal, climate and environmental obligations.
The Department would expect promoters of Heathrow expansion to develop surface access proposals and work closely with local stakeholders to develop masterplans and surface access strategies.
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