Rail links
Undoubtably this has been raised before, but what STN would really benefit from is faster rail services to London. Currently, journeys on the Stansted Express into Liverpool Street take approximately 50 minutes, sometimes longer, each running every 30 minutes or so. In comparison, LGW sees 30 minute rail connections into London, which has undoubtably allowed GIP to attract more airlines to Gatwick. I remember that MAG were vigorously campaigning for faster rail services from STN shortly after they took over in 2013, but it all seems to have gone quiet. Are faster rail links still on the agenda? I'm convinced that having these in place would allow STN and MAG to better compete for new airlines going forward. Granted, MAG have done very well since taking over from BAA, especially with the likes of Emirates, however, surely there is even more scope for STN to attract a greater mix of airlines?
Last edited by JW95; 17th Aug 2022 at 16:15.