Surrey Heathrow Rail Link Revived Thanks to Runway Approval

A new train line might connect Surrey to Heathrow. It could also reach areas beyond the airport. Backers are happy the government supports a third runway. This project is called Heathrow Southern Railway.

This railway is funded privately. It would link Surrey towns to Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest places. The line runs between Heathrow and London Waterloo, going through Staines. Direct trains will go from the airport to Woking and Guildford, then to the south coast.

The railway group says they will extend the Elizabeth Line to Staines. Their chairperson likes the government’s focus on growth at Heathrow Airport with a runway. The railway improves travel and lowers pollution.

The CEO says the government wants private money and affordable ways to build big projects. Heathrow Southern Railway knows how to get private funds. Access to Heathrow will improve public transport a lot.

The group believes their route will lower car trips, as many drivers use the M25 motorway now. Plans minimize impact on local towns, because much of the route is in a tunnel. Electric trains will be used.

This plan avoids level crossings near Egham. The new route begins at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 station and will mainly run through tunnels. The route becomes visible near Staines and also surfaces at Virginia Water.

Right now, it’s hard to get from some Surrey towns to Heathrow. People must change transport, switching from a train to a bus near Woking or Guildford.