In my cynical view, the airport's owner sees public transport enhancements as useful bargaining chips for airport expansion. Why waste a project (by building it now) that could pave the way for something major that requires political approval in the future.
It was remarkable how many brand new non-TfL airport funded local bus routes have suddenly materialised, (many with Heathrow branding on the rear of vehicles) in the last 15 months alone. All whilst a high profile lobbying campaign for a 3rd runway was being carried out...
It was remarkable how many brand new non-TfL airport funded local bus routes have suddenly materialised, (many with Heathrow branding on the rear of vehicles) in the last 15 months alone. All whilst a high profile lobbying campaign for a 3rd runway was being carried out...