OXENHOLME TO HEATHROW JOURNEY TIMES COULD BE HALVED
OXENHOLME TO HEATHROW JOURNEY TIMES COULD BE HALVED
Posted: July 28, 2011
Potential changes to the country’s rail network means journey times between Oxenholme station and Heathrow could be more than halved.
At the moment, the average journey time to the Airport from the station on the West Coast mainline is around 4 hours.
But the Department for Transport says that could come down to just two hours if changes to the network are approved.
Details will be published next year.
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said “Our proposals for high speed rail present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redraw the economic map of the UK. The benefits of HS2 will not simply be felt along the line of route but will spread right across the country.
“By linking to the existing rail network, we create the opportunity for high speed trains to reach many of our great northern towns and cities such as Manchester, not just those along the line of HS2. This will offer significant journey time savings and increased connectivity to the UK’s leading industrial and economic power-houses.
“With less than one week to go before the consultation closes, it is vital that people speak up for the scheme and ensure that the vocal minority who oppose HS2 don’t deprive Britain of the chance to build the infrastructure it needs for the 21st century.”
