Rail network and key services (in min.)Thames Reach Airport in closely integrated with local, regional, national and international rail services – offering highest public transport surface access provision of well over 60%.
Rail networks
- “Check-in-trains” (with on-board check-in)
- High-speed rail link to Central London
- Direct “feeder” intercity trains (air-rail substitution)
- Extensive commuter rail connections for staff – into Essex and Kent
- New rail lines: Kent 10km, Essex 5km (+25km cross country)
- Upgraded rail lines: Kent 30km, Essex 10km
Rail services (with indicative travel times)
High-speed Rail (gold)
- London St Pancras – 20min
- Paris – 2h
- Birmingham – 2.5h (HS2 direct )
- Cardiff – 3h (Intercity direct)
- Manchester – 4.5h (HS2 or Peterborough direct)
Regional Rail
- Southend – 10 min
- Medway – 7min
- Ashford – 15min
- London Bridge – 30min (Express train)
- Fenchurch Street – 30min (Express train)
- Central London – 40min (Cross Rail)
- Waterloo Station – 30min (former HS1 line)
Freight rail
- Eastern bypass (LOIS Study) W11 (CG) gauge access between UK and continental Europe
