Railways in Parliament

摘要

OGMORE MP Chris Elmore asked the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timescales are for the progress of rail access projects to Heathrow Airport. Grant Shapps replied: "Network Rail is finalising work on the Western Rail Link to Heathrow Development Consent Order and will be prepared to submit to the Planning Inspectorate following the agreement of terms between the Government and the Heathrow aviation industry on an appropriate financial contribution to the project. "Network Rail has been advised to expect to submit the application for development consent no later than summer 2020, which will mark the next major milestone for the project.