New Gatwick link opens
A new shuttle link between Gatwick’s North and South terminals opened today as part of a £1billion pound investment in the airport by the new owners Global Infrastructure Partners.
The £43m link includes the installation of new shuttle cars, fully accessible for passengers with reduced mobility, refurbishment of the track and an upgrade of the terminal stations.
A sensory device will count the number of passengers waiting at the station triggering the operation of the shuttle.
The link was opened today, two months ahead of schedule, by NASA astronaut James von Hoften, who is a member of the Gatwick Board.
Unable to resist a corny comment or two, Mr von Hoften said: “The new facilities are excellent but it’s one small step in our plan to make Gatwick a great airport that passengers love to use.”
The £1billion investment, to be rolled out over the next three years, will include an upgrade of the South terminal departure lounge, security areas, immigration halls and baggage systems.
by Linsey McNeill
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