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Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport? by dabeeeenster on Friday March 22, 2024 @12:22PM (#39792204)
Heathrow has had the Heathrow express train for years and years, and now also has the Elizabeth line; both very quick to get into C London.
Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport? by KineticLensman on Friday March 22, 2024 @12:41PM (#39792395)
> Heathrow express train for years and years, and now also has the Elizabeth line; both very quick to get into C London.

Yes, my mistake. Haven't tried the Elizabeth line. These do help if you are travelling to / from London but getting to Heathrow from the South West remains challenging. My nearest station is Brockenhurst (which although small is on a London mainline). It's 80 miles by road, or by rail, a 2h 10 minute journey (with typically 2 to 4 changes, longest is 2 hrs 40 mins) that would cost £87 (!) travelling tomorrow off-peak. Not fun with suitcase.

Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport? by dukeyukey on Friday March 22, 2024 @09:33PM (#39796644)
Elizabeth Line is fantastic, absolutely game changer for going East-West.