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George Best Belfast City

10 UK Blackpool with highest Rail Manchester market share Liverpool John Lennon

London City 55%

Gatwick 38% Birmingham Glasgow Prestwick 30% Stansted Heathrow 27% Luton Southend Cardi Stansted 24% City Birmingham 23% Heathrow Bristol Gatwick Newcastle 18%

Luton 16% Southamton

Southampton 16%

Manchester 14.5% Direct Rail Connections Service City Centre Terminus Travel Time Rail / Car London London Paddington 15 min 35-45 min London Paddington 25 min Underground London Various 50-60 min London London Victoria 30 min 1-1.30 hr Southern London Victoria 35-40 min London Bridge 50 min 1-1.30 hr First Capital Connect Brighton 30 min 40-45 min First Great Western Reading 1.15 hr 1-1.20 hr London Liverpool Street 47 min 45 min-1 hr Cross Country Trains 35 min 35-50 min London Stratford International 17 min 18-25 min Greater Anglia London Liverpool Street 53 min 1-1.20 hr Virgin Trains Birmingham New Street 10 min 20-25 min London Midlands Birmingham New Street 10-15 min Arriva Trains Birmingham New Street 10-20 min Virgin Trains London Euston 1.10 hr 1.45-2.05 hr Cross Country Trains Manchester Piccadilly 2 hr 1.40-2 hr First TransPennine Express Manchester Piccadilly 20 min 15-20 min Northern Rail Manchester Piccadilly 14-27 min Metrolink Cornbrook 45 min South West Trains Southampton Central 7 min 10-15 min South West Trains London Waterloo 69 min 1.30-1.50 hr Cross Country Trains Southampton Central 7 min Cross Country Trains Oxford 1.15 hr 1-1.15hr Newcastle Airport Newcastle Central 29 min 18-20 min Glasgow Prestwick Airport First ScotRail 50 min 40-45 min Airport Edinburgh Ediburgh 35 min 20-25 min Blackpool Northern Rail Preston 34 min 25-30 min Blackpool North Pier 17 min 15-20 min Bus to Rail connections Airport Rail Station Travel Time London Luton Airport Parkway Station 6 min Bristol Temple Meads Station 30 min station 9 min Paisley Gilmour Street Station 15 min Cardiff International Airport Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station 10 min Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool South Parkway Station 20 min Belfast International Airport Antrim Railway Station 10-15 min George Best Belfast City Airport Sydenham By-Pass 7 min (walk) Airport East Midlands Parkway Rail Station* 10 min *Pre-booked bus shuttle service Major UK AirRail Projects Funding Project Name Impact on Airports Completion Date £21.4bn HS2 Phase1 Birmingam Airport 2026 £21.2bn HS2 Phase2 Manchester Airport 2032 Heathrow Airport* £14.8bn Heathrow Airport 2018 £6.5bn Luton Airport 2018 Gatwick Airport £850m Reading Station Area Redevelopment Gatwick Airport 2015 Heathrow Airport** £700m new fleet and train refurbishment programme Schiphol Airport 2015-16 £600m Manchester Airport 2019 £500m Western Rail Access Heathrow Airport 2021 £500m Midland Mainline electrification Luton Airport 2019 £400m Edinburgh to Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP) 2016 £350m Valleys electrification 2019 £53m Gatwick Airport Station Redevelopment Gatwick Airport 2014 £20m Greater Anglia Franchise Improvements Stansted Airport 2014 *The Government has taken the decision to pause work on the spur to Heathrow until after 2015 when it expects the to publish its final report. **Possible future extension of Crossrail services and introduction of AirTrack services to London’s Heathrow Airport. HS2 Route Map Glasgow Edinburgh

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HS2 Station HS2 destination served by HS2 classic compatible services Core high speed network (Phases One and Two) HS2 connection to existing rail network Classic compatible services Carlisle Newcastle Existing lines with potential for future connection to HS2

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Leeds York New Lane Preston Bradford Bolton Wigan Manchester Piccadilly Warrington Manchester Rotherham Liverpool Airport High Speed Station Sheffield Meadowhall Runcorn Sheffield

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Heathrow Airport London (Euston) HS1 Thameslink Route Map

Crossrail Route Map Gatwick Airport Transport Interchange With a Second Proposed Air Rail Links in UK

London Luton Airport rail service from Reading via Slough, to news Limited, and Michael Byng, Quantity The Airport operator has aspirations to Heathrow airport. The proposals would see Surveyor, of mbpc Infrastructure Limited. create a permanent fixed rail link between a new junction created between Langley the main building and and Iver stations, linking with a 5km tunnel Leeds Bradford International Luton Airport Parkway station. Various for trains to access . Airport options are being explored including PRT, Proposed by Network Rail. In 2005-2016 Master Plan the airport Tram-Train and Heavy Rail. The Airport proposed a new fixed rail link. The rail link is also engaged with the DfT’s franchise Durham Tees Valley Airport could provide additional light or heavy rail programme in an effort to secure four Airport’s Master Plan proposes to facilitate capacity linking the Wharfdale and Aire- non-stop express services, operating relocation of the railway station as part dale lines and offering an alternative route between the Airport and the Capital from of the wider investment in rail connectiv- between Leeds and Bradford and enabling October 2017 onwards.” ity within the tees valley. Delivery of the trains for example to link Bradford to Master Plan would be phased to 2020. Harrogate and York via Guiseley and the Belfast International Airport Proposed by Durham Tess Valley Airport. Airport. Proposed by Leeds Bradford Inter- Proposals to re-open Antrim to Knock- national Airport. more/Lisburn line and possible feasibility Gatwick and Heathrow In 2014 an alliance of Manchester, Liver- study to establish a rail link to Belfast Airports pool, Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield have International Airport (BIA) if passenger Iain Stewart, MP for Milton Keynes South developed the One North: A Proposition numbers grow towards 10 million by proposes direct rail links to Heathrow for an Interconnected North report, 2030 as predicted by the airport operator. and Gatwick as part of the East West suggesting better connections to Manches- Proposed by Regional Development Minis- Rail Project (EWR) and Gatwick Airport’s ter Airport and a Rail/ connection ter Danny Kennedy. second runway in 2021 plans. Proposed by to by 2024. Iain Stewart MP. Thames Hub Aberdeen Airport £15 billion brand new 24hr airport with Birmingham Airport In their 2013 Master Plan, Aberdeen Inter- four runways and 26 min by train from St Proposal to restore the Whitacre Link’ – national Airport Limited has committed to Pancras on the in the Thames the former Stonebridge Railway, between provide land, currently within its owner- Estuary. Proposed by The Foster + Partners. Hampton-in-Arden and Whitacre Junc- ship, to support the proposed develop- tion, and re-connect it to the existing and ment of to accommo- Heathrow Airport expanding national railway network at the date proposed rail passenger growth and The future rail link, subject to planning HS2 Interchange station. Proposed by by to improve customer service at the station. permission, will give passengers a direct Alan Marshall, Editorial Director of Rail- Proposed By Aberdeen Airport. Airport In June 2006 a proposal was announced to open a new station at Dalcross, which would serve as interchange for and also provide park-and-ride facilities for commuters to Inverness. Proposed by Hitrans.

Glasgow International Airport PRT, Tram-Train and Heavy Rail options identified in the Glasgow Airport Strategic Transport Network Study 2011, prepared by Sytra, appraised by Aecom. The has announced in February 2014 that it will consider a proposal for a tram-train link from Glasgow Airport onto the existing rail network. Proposed by Glasgow Airport.

Cardiff Airport A number of options for introducing London Luton Airport enhanced services to Rhoose Cardiff Inter- national Airport station have been consid- ered in Cardiff Airport Master Plan 2006. In a Local Development Plan 2013, the Vale of Glamorgan Council proposed building a 1.5 mile rail spur to directly link the airport from the Cardiff to Bridgend coastal line. Proposed by Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Robin Hood Airport Members of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce’s Transport Forum said a new railway station should be built at the Robin Hood Airport, with links to Doncaster Central railway station and Sheffield station. The outlined potential scheme could be part of an open consul- tation around the future of Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises, which are due for renewal in February 2016. Proposed by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce’s Transport Forum. Thameslink

Crossrail Train Leeds and Manchester Airports could benefit from new transport PLAN UK: A new transport plan developed by a capacity on roads and as much as 55% faster an alliance of Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, journey times on a faster, more frequent • A very fast, frequent and high quality Newcastle and Sheffield has been present- interconnected rail network. rail network joining up city re- ed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, gions – including a new trans-Pennine George Osborne MP and HS2 chairman Sir It would also deliver new trains running on a route (tunnelled as necessary), a faster David Higgins on Tuesday 5 August. dedicated 125 mph trans-Pennine rail-link, link to Newcastle and improved access a faster route to Newcastle and direct, fast to Manchester Airport. The report, One North: A Proposition for and frequent access to Manchester Airport • Improved regional rail networks to pro- an Interconnected North lays out opportu- for all the North’s city regions to help north- vide additional capacity and help sus- nities to maximise economic growth across ern businesses access global markets. tain growth, interconnected with HS2 the north, boosting transport links and and intercity services plus local tram helping rebalance the national economy. One North has been supported by a number networks and more fa- of other key cities and regions including cilities. If adopted, the £15 billion, 15-year invest- Hull, Bradford, Wakefield and York – who • New rolling stock (as a priority), elec- ment plan, which complements the high have all helped shape the findings of the trification of existing lines, higher -ser speed rail HS2 proposals, could deliver report. vice frequencies and addressing pinch- benefits for the whole of the North of points on the rail network. including up to 150% additional Among the report proposals are calls to: • A digital infrastructure enabling re- al-time information, greater network resilience and faster connections -be tween key areas to personal and busi- ness users. • Building HS2 early – extending Phase One to Crewe and bringing forwards the delivery of HS2 between Leeds and Sheffield. • Rail/light rail connection to Leeds Brad- ford Airport. Rail/light rail connection to Leeds Bradford Airport by 2024 London Luton Airport appoints North Star to enhance rail connectivity

London Luton Airport has appointed North Star Consultancy to help transform rail London Stansted urges service links from the Airport to London and the East Midlands as part of a £100m redevelopment of the Airport, including Network Rail to show more improved surface access. Both London Luton Airport and North Star Consultancy are members of the Global AirRail Alliance ambition to unlock growth at (GARA).

The development plan will see air passen- the airport ger numbers grow by 80% over the next Network Rail has released Anglia Route "This is important because unlike Heathrow decade, and improved rail access will be Study proposals that look at the main lines and Gatwick, Stansted has spare runway vital in facilitating this growth. This will from London Liverpool Street to capacity today and significant room to grow be achieved through a range of measures, and Cambridge and their respective branch in the future. Making best use of Stansted is which will include raising awareness of the lines, as well as the lines from London critical given the arrival of a new runway in competitive journey times and the develop- Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness and the South East is at least 10-15 years away. ment of a more seamless passenger experi- Felixstowe to Peterborough via Ely. ence in partnership with Govia Thameslink, "It is almost a year since the Chancellor the future East Midlands Trains franchisee The study looks at how to build upon and Sir Howard Davies asked Network Rail and the . improvements already planned for the to look at how to improve rail services coming years, including the completion of between London and Stansted, as part of Richard Brown, Managing Director of North Crossrail, the rebuilding of key junctions, the Airports Commission's recommenda- Star said: “Among London’s four major renewed overhead lines and upgraded tions to Government. airports, London Luton has a competitive signalling. travel time to by rail, yet the "As Sir Howard Davies recognised, the best perception amongst the travelling public is Among the potential options for the West way to unlock Stansted's potential, improve very different. Our job is not only to help Anglia main line identified in the study is a passenger experience and foster further change that by ensuring that best practice proposal to double the single line tunnel to economic growth in the region is by invest- in rail-air links are delivered in the short Stansted Airport. ing in the infrastructure to provide faster term, but also look to the long term. The journey times, additional capacity and next East Midlands trains franchise is an London Stansted, however, has urged greater resilience. obvious opportunity to further improve Network Rail to show more ambition and connectivity, not just to London but to and greater vision to deliver faster rail servic- "Faster journey times to and from London from the East Midlands and South York- es to unlock the airport’s potential and will enable Stansted to continue support- shire. We will aim to get millions of people improve services for commuters. ing the capital's growth, particularly as it to vote with their feet and hop on the regu- expands further east. Improved rail servic- lar fast train to London, which takes less Responding to the publication of Network es would also be great for the wider region, than 20 minutes non-stop.” Rail’s Anglia Route Study proposals, Andrew delivering huge benefits for commuters Harrison, Stansted’s Managing Director, and supporting economic regeneration Clive Condie, Executive Chairman of London said: and thriving industries up and down the Luton Airport said: “Today it is already possi- "Network Rail clearly recognises the need London-Stansted-Cambridge corridor. ble to reach central London in 19 minutes to improve services to Stansted but its from Luton Airport Parkway by train. It’s proposals lack the ambition and vision "We will be working with Network Rail our vision to build on this to create a world- needed to deliver significantly faster servic- to look again at what needs to be done class air-rail facility that delivers the speed, es for airport users and commuters. to reduce journey times, and seeking a frequency and simplicity international trav- firm commitment from Government that ellers require. Our work with North Star "We are already working with Network Rail, the necessary investment on the rail line will be a key step in helping London Luton the DfT and others to develop better solu- between London and Stansted Airport will to take its place as a leading UK airport tions that will result in greater savings in be taken forward urgently as a central part connecting London and the surrounding journey times for all users. of its aviation policy." regions with a growing number of destina- tions across Europe and beyond.” UK AirRail 2018

Gatwick Airport Project Timeline Thameslink: New trains start operations. Thameslink: Introduction of longer, more frequent trains – 18 peak hour trains from Gatwick to London.

2014 London Luton Airport Thameslink: 30 minute journey from Luton Airport Parkway to St Gatwick Airport Pancras. Refurbishment of Platform 7. Heathrow Airport Thameslink rail franchise awarded to Govia. Crossrail concession takes over the Heathrow Connect service and and contactless payment introduced at Gatwick Airport. Bombardier delivers new trains. Western Rail Access: Network Rail begins tunnel enabling work. Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh start operations on 31 May 2019 Stansted Airport 20 UK airports serve more than 1 million passengers a year New off peak services for the Cambridge - Stansted Airport route on Mondays to Fridays from July 2014. Gatwick Airport Gatwick Airport Station redevelopment completed including new 14 UK airports are directly connected by rail concourse. Manchester Airport Metrolink Airport Line opens. Cardiff Airport 9 UK airports have bus to rail connection Better speed and increased capacity with Rhoose Cardiff Internation- al Airport station through Valleys electrification. 3 new airport rail links are currently under construction in UK 2015 2020 In the next 10 years over £48bn will be invested in improving Gatwick Airport Thameslink and Southern merge services under new Govia franchise. Gatwick Airport Improved Reading Station brings enhanced services from one to rail access to UK airports Brighton Mainline re-signalling. two trains an hour to Reading with potential for a direct train from New direct services introduced to Cambridge and Peterborough. Gatwick to Oxford.

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Manchester Airport Heathrow Airport Northern Hub: fourth rail platform upgrade completed. Western Rail Access: direct link to Oxford.

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Gatwick Airport Birmingham Airport Thameslink: 108 new, high quality train carriages by Rail HS2 Phase 1 connects London to Birmingham Airport Systems introduced for Gatwick Express. Heathrow Airport 2030 Western Rail Access: Network Rail begins initial highways enabling work. Gatwick Airport Schiphol Airport Up to 24 trains per peak an hour from Gatwick to London. Eurostar starts running their new e320 trains, designed by Pininfari- Almost all trains leaving Gatwick made up of 12 carriages. na, from London to Amsterdam via Schiphol Airport. Gold Sponsor:

Manchester Airport Northern Hub: fourth platform opens at Manchester Airport. 2033 Northern Hub: Opening of Ordsall Chord introduces a new direct service through Manchester city centre to Manchester Airport Manchester Airport Edinburgh Airport HS2 Phase 2 connects to Manchester Airport reducing journeys to EGIP: The Edinburgh Gateway Interchange opens making it easier London to 63 minutes, Birmingham – 32 minutes, and Manchester for passengers using the Edinburgh tram to connect to Edinburgh Piccadilly – 9 minutes Airport. 2035 2017 Gatwick Airport Further improvements deliver nearly treble capacity from 2012 levels Gatwick Airport to 45,000 seats per peak hour Victoria Station improvements. Redhill Station improvements. 20 UK airports serve more than 1 million passengers a year 14 UK airports are directly connected by rail 9 UK airports have bus to rail connection 3 new airport rail links are currently under construction in UK In the next 10 years over £48bn will be invested in improving rail access to UK airports Hosted By:

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