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<p>The Government’s position in relation to funding Surface Access at airports is
set out in the 2013 Aviation Policy Framework and reiterated in the Airports National
Policy Statement which was designated in June 2018. Where a scheme is not solely required
to deliver airport capacity and has a wider range of beneficiaries, the Government,
along with relevant stakeholders, will consider the need for a public funding contribution
alongside an appropriate contribution from the airport on a case by case basis. The
Government is supporting these schemes subject to the development of a satisfactory
business case and the agreement of acceptable terms with the Heathrow aviation industry.</p><p>
</p><p>In line with the published Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline, my Department
is developing the Business Case for the Western Rail Link to Heathrow. Network Rail
intends to apply for planning powers in 2019, and details of the scheme funding will
be published.</p><p> </p><p>In May 2018, my Department launched a Market Sounding
to test the market’s appetite to share the risk of development for a proposed Southern
Rail Link to Heathrow in order to reduce the burden on taxpayers and fare payers.
A summary of responses will be published later in the Autumn.</p><p> </p>
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