Network Rail upgrades UK’s busiest airport station

Gatwick Airport station passenger concourse impression
source: Gatwick Express

Network Rail worked on a 150 million pound upgrade to Gatwick Airport station during the holidays. With the growing number of passengers, the goal is to increase capacity, improve accessibility and deliver a better experience. The entire upgrade should be finished in 2023. It is part of a 750 million pound (830 million euro) project to modernise the railway across Sussex.

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Network Rail upgrades UK’s busiest airport station

Gatwick Airport station passenger concourse impression
source: Gatwick Express

Network Rail worked on a 150 million pound upgrade to Gatwick Airport station during the holidays. With the growing number of passengers, the goal is to increase capacity, improve accessibility and deliver a better experience. The entire upgrade should be finished in 2023. It is part of a 750 million pound (830 million euro) project to modernise the railway across Sussex.

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