Heathrow Airport: Railways
Lords · Question HL11631 · Tabled 5 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Bassam of Brighton
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will consider surface rail transportation benefits of a southern link to Heathrow when evaluating proposals for the expansion of Heathrow Airport.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 20 Nov 2025
The Government recognises the vital role that surface access will play as part of any future expansion of Heathrow Airport. As part of the review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), launched on 22 October 2025, we will consider the transport...