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At the same time they're still talking about High Level light rail between Staines and Heathrow moving ahead: https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/staines-light-rail-link-heathrow-16599865 - I assume that'd be an alternative to any Guildford or Basingstoke through services?
SBC [Spelthorn Borough Council] announced on Monday, July 15 it had been selected as an “official Innovation Partner” to the Heathrow Expansion Programme.
It hopes the plans will improve local transport and reduce congestion.
Cllr John Boughtflower, Spelthorne’s cabinet lead on Heathrow expansion, said: “It is very positive that Heathrow Airport seem to be recognising the potential of light rail in terms of providing quick, cost-effective and sustainable infrastructure”.
SLR is designed to link Heathrow with the South Western train network at Staines station from a new elevated station which will link to the existing Staines main line station.
It will run alongside the existing rail track (Windsor line) and the A30 before turning north and running immediately alongside the eastern side of the M25.
It is proposed there is an intermediate station at Hithermoor Parkway (in Spelthorne) with a final stop at T5.
Spelthorne will source funding with Heathrow Airport contributing infrastructure to connect the SLR into the airport.