The core proposals will be complemented by a number of related infrastructure initiatives, leveraging the core Thames Reach Airport proposals:
RAIL
- “Eastern spine” – upgraded East coast mainline via LTX to Channel tunnel to form part of a national single homogeneous network with gauge and electrification for continuous through services – see Why AirRailHub.
- New rail services linking Essex and Kent
- Stansted to Ebbsfleet (HS1) rail service
THAMES ESTUARY
- Flood defence for London
- Tidal power generation with pump storage
- Dartford crossing relieve
- Ancillary Housing development
- Eco data centre – Powered and cooled by water
- Utility way leaves via LTX – Water, Power, Data
- Relocation of bird sanctuary
