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Government will not fund better public transport for airport expansions, says Alexander

Rhodri Clark
04 December 2025
The DfT provided most of the funding for the recent £250m modernisation of Gatwick Airport station
The DfT provided most of the funding for the recent £250m modernisation of Gatwick Airport station
 

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has ruled out Government funding for any public transport improvements required to underpin expansion of airports. Previous Governments have taken a co-funding approach, with the DfT contributing £200m for the recently completed £250m modernisation of Gatwick Airport station.

Alexander was questioned about surface access to airports by the Transport Select Committee last month. She said: “Expansion of airports are private investments. We...

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