The AirRailHub proposal by Thames Reach Airport is a step-change in infrastructure planning, not only providing 24h aviation capacity, but also an integrated wider national transport infrastructure and long term coastal protection. This is achieved by integrating a new hub airport with the improved national rail network at the Hoo peninsular to connect Britain for the future:
Airport and rail integration
- Air/rail substitution: up to 20% fewer feeder flights
- Car/rail substitution: up to 60% fewer car journeys to the airport (for travellers and staff)
- Freight mode shift to rail, currently trucked from the continent and ports
Integration and wider infrastructures
- Use of existing road and rail corridors with just 40km new roads and rail corridor constructed
- Use of existing industrial and flood risk land with no loss of housing
- Lower Thames Crossing and flood defences for London
Phaseability of the proposals
- Clear vision achieved and secure master plan
- Future proof with possibility of 4 and more runways
- Phased environmental impacts and capital investment to track demand
