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Written question asked by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Heathrow Airport: Construction

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are examining road access issues relating to the south, south-west and west regions in considering the future of the Heathrow Express service; and whether those considerations will cover the optimal public transport solutions for an expanded Heathrow Airport.

Answer

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 infrastructure required to support a third runway. This will include rail and road connectivity, alongside public transport mode share targets and will consider the impacts for travellers from different regions. While it would not be appropriate to pre-empt the outcome of the ANPS review at this stage, it will be the responsibility of any expansion promoter to set out a surface access strategy demonstrating how they will meet the requirements set out in the ANPS.

My department is currently considering the future ownership structure of the Heathrow Express, and a decision will be announced in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13960
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction Heathrow Airport Public transport Roads Heathrow Express
Link
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