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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion could revive Elizabeth line to Staines
Plans for an Elizabeth line extension to Staines are being reconsidered following concerns about public transport capacity for a potential Heathrow Airport expansion. The London Assembly Transport Committee has written to the Secretary of State for Transport about the issue.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion rail links at risk without funding clarity, Transport Committee told
The Transport Committee has published written evidence on Heathrow’s £49bn expansion, revealing concerns that the government’s policy statement fails to guarantee rail infrastructure. TfL and Heathrow Airport Ltd say unclear funding for projects like the Western Rail Link risks undermining surface access and environmental targets.
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