Satan needs to walk quicker me thinks
747-436 - The new GMC3 position may cover T5 but the whole splits need to be looked at as the workload is mostly greater on GMC2. However line of sight needs to be taken into account as GMC2 no longer can see one of the main handover points and now has a video camera to see that.
Security wise depending on route taken there has been little hold ups (often only 2 people in front of me) when you use the staff route via baggage hall/customs. The main staff entrance via the departures level I have heard is much busier. On average it is about 15 minutes from car to start of the link bridge between the terminal and the NVCR. Very little advantage using the bus service time wise, but if I walk I can choose when I arrive at the airport -which I prefer.
Ref old tower - it is to be fitted with EFPS. Something we were told by the project manager was "impossible" around 2 years ago when it was suggest at an open meeting. It will serve as contingency for a few years. Beyond that when all the other sections move out who knows. But the New New VCR for Heathrow East may be up and running by then.......