What is this to do with railways you ask. Well it is the fact that the Colnbrook branch runs right across the third runway foot print. I am guessing a lot of excavated material will need to be removed and a lot of construction material brought in. Is the branch current used, a map shows a number of industrial units that will have to be moved, are they rail connected?
My guess is Heathrow wanting to promote being a good neighbour will use the branch, may be the only reason it still exists. Looking at a map I am guessing after coming under the M25/M4 junction the line could swing due west with a terminal parallel to the M4 and the new runway. Has anybody seen what is planned?
My guess is Heathrow wanting to promote being a good neighbour will use the branch, may be the only reason it still exists. Looking at a map I am guessing after coming under the M25/M4 junction the line could swing due west with a terminal parallel to the M4 and the new runway. Has anybody seen what is planned?