A new study, published today, has found that investment in high-speed rail could be a viable alternative to the expansion of Heathrow. Continue reading “New Study: High Speed Rail — a real alternative to expansion at Heathrow”
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Read the text of the HACAN response to the Consultation
HACAN response to the Department for Transport Consultation on its proposals to expand Heathrow.
This document is made available as a PDF file: http://hacan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/HACAN-Consultation-Response.pdf
And the appendix on metrics: http://hacan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/HACAN-Response-to-Consultation-Appendix-One.pdf
AN ASSESSMENT OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL
RMT Union comes out against Heathrow expansion and in favour of high-speed rail. Continue reading “AN ASSESSMENT OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL”
Royal Opening of Terminal 5 ‘a Sad Day for Residents’
‘Not so much a sparkling new terminal, more another broken promise’
Campaign group HACAN has branded Heathrow Terminal Five, which will be opened by the Queen tomorrow, as yet ‘another broken promise’. Continue reading “Royal Opening of Terminal 5 ‘a Sad Day for Residents’”
CE Delft final report: questions value of 3rd runway to the economy.
Independent Report Questions Value of Heathrow expansion to the economy. Continue reading “CE Delft final report: questions value of 3rd runway to the economy.”
Terminal Five Public Inquiry Inspector Speaks out against Third Runway at Heathrow
The Inspector who conducted the Terminal Five Inquiry has spoken out against the Government plans for a third runway at Heathrow. Continue reading “Terminal Five Public Inquiry Inspector Speaks out against Third Runway at Heathrow”
Poll of polls reveals only 18% of people support expansion of UK airports
62% back reduction in short-haul flights from Heathrow. 70% of people say government should take the lead in tackling climate change. Continue reading “Poll of polls reveals only 18% of people support expansion of UK airports”
Latest News at a Glance
Consultation on 3rd runway and Runway Alternation Published Continue reading “Latest News at a Glance”
The ANASE Noise Study Summary
The Government published its first major study for over 20 years into how people react to aircraft noise in early November. It was accused of “sneaking it out”. Continue reading “The ANASE Noise Study Summary”
Latest News at a Glance
Consultation on 3rd runway and Runway Alternation: December 2007. Continue reading “Latest News at a Glance”