Gatwick Airport investment

London’s Gatwick Airport is to benefit from a major redevelopment of its railway station, the busiest rail/airport operation in the country.  It is part of a £1bn investment package by the new airport owners.

The scheme includes a new platform to address the existing bottleneck for services on the Brighton mainline; Improved passenger circulation on platforms 5 and 6 through the replacement of an existing stairway with an escalator and the installation of a new lift; refurbishment of the concourse area to provide better facilities for passengers and improved circulation; upgrade of the track and signalling to improve performance and reliability of trains passing through and travelling to/from the airport.

Separately the airport has announced the signing of a contract enabling Shiva Hotels Ltd to operate a new 192-room 'Hampton by Hilton' hotel, located in the North Terminal.  It will offer 3-star accommodation for business and leisure travellers as well as provide facilities for conferences and events.  

Subject to planning permission, the redevelopment work is expected to start in early 2011 and open its doors to passengers in time for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. www.gatwickairport.com

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