Heathrow 3rd Runway - How it might impact Guildford

26 June 2019

The plans are notably weak on supporting proper transport links from the south into the airport.  Heathrow gives only cautious support for the proposed rail link to Basingstoke/Guildford. See Link to detailed document provided by Heathrow Airport.

The Society believes Heathrow needs to aggressively support good reliable public transport links to the airport for Airport Employees and Travellers. 

How the Department of Transport fails to have proper strategy for transport development around London is also a major issue!

The building of the new runway may pose serious traffic management issues for the M25 which will be transferred to a tunnel under the railway.   This could have impacts on the A3 and the wider local road network.

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