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<p>Government policy is for developers to pay the costs of upgrading or enhancing
road, rail or other transport networks or services where there is a need to cope with
additional passengers travelling to and from expanded or growing airports. Where the
scheme has a wider range of beneficiaries, the Government will consider, along with
other relevant stakeholders, the need for additional public funding on a case-by-case
basis.</p><p> </p><p>The Western Rail Link to Heathrow is being promoted by Network
Rail and is expected to benefit both airport and non-airport users. The scheme must
demonstrate a satisfactory business case; with the cost to the public purse being
a factor. The Department and Network Rail are engaged with Heathrow Airport Limited,
the Civil Aviation Authority and Her Majesty’s Treasury on this issue and to comment
further would prejudice the department’s commercial position.</p><p> </p>
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