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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 October 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Monday, 22 October 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Gatwick Airport Station

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 24 September (HL10300), when did the discussions about enhancing Gatwick Airport railway station begin.

Answer

It is not possible to give a precise date when discussions first began about enhancing Gatwick Airport rail station. The rail industry and the Department have been aware for many years about the problems caused for passenger with heavy luggage by the limited number of lifts and escalators at the station.

The current proposals to improve the station by, among others, adding more lifts and escalators, was given impetus by the interim recommendation of the Airports Commission which was subsequently accepted by the Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10461
Session
2017-19
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Monday, 24 September 2018
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Subjects
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Link
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