Written questions

Heathrow Airport: Railways

Lords · Question HL11633 · 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 ensure that access to Heathrow Airport from Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire are considered in any assessment of new rail links to the proposed third runway at 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...