
Proposed network to link Bracknell to Heathrow
BAA has made a formal application to build a new stretch of railway which would mean direct rail connections between Bracknell and Heathrow Terminal Five.
The Airtrack scheme would mean a small stretch of new line built from the existing Staines to Windsor line to Heathrow, and some work to the junction at Staines to allow trains from Bracknell to get to the airport without having to go through Staines.
The news will come as a boost to those concerned that Bracknell is losing out in terms of rail links, especially once the Crossrail development is completed, linking Maidenhead with the centre of London.
Crossrail will also be going to Heathrow, and although there are no plans to link Airtrack with Crossrail, authorities may come under pressure to do this as the clamour for integrated public transport intensifies.