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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 4:29 am
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JimmyTheJock
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BBC are reporting its the AXE for the gatwick Express...

Gatwick Express train to be axed

The non-stop express rail link between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport is to be axed, the government has said.
The move is designed to reduce overcrowding on services on the route, the main London to Brighton line.

The Department for Transport said "fast and frequent" services would remain but would serve additional stations.

Figures show that during peak morning hours the service is, on average, just over half full. Axing it would provide an extra 480 seats for commuters.

In a statement, transport minister Derek Twigg said there would still be "a high-quality service" for airline travellers.


Ah well...Gatwick itself is next I suppose...on the grounds that there are no good transport links to the airport!
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