Written Question · S2W-07977 · Session 2
Whether a tram link or a heavy rail link to Edinburgh Airport is its higher priority and what the reasons are for its position on this matt…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether a tram link or a heavy rail link to Edinburgh Airport is its higher priority and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.
The answer
The Scottish Executive is supporting the development of both the tram and the heavy rail link toEdinburgh Airport. Each of these schemes will serve different markets.A tram link to the airport would provide fast access from various parts of the city,whilst the heavy rail link has the potential to link Edinburgh airportwith the entire Scottish rail network. The development of both projects is beingtaken forward by Transport Initiatives Edinburgh.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-07977 by reference.