Luton airport hatches light rail plan

London Luton Airport (LLA) intends to build a mass passenger transit system, similar to those already in use at Gatwick and Birmingham airports, to replace the current bus service.

Chief executive Nick Barton said: “Improving rail links is a crucial part of LLA’s development, and integral to ensure that we provide the best service possible for all our passengers. The creation of a light rail link between Parkway station and the terminal is a significant milestone in the airport’s transformation and the first step towards creating a world-class air-rail service.”

LLA is currently investing more than £110m to increase capacity from 12 million to 18 million passengers per year by 2020.

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