http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15227879

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New ways of connecting airports, such as a high-speed rail link
between Heathrow and Gatwick, are to be considered in the coming
months as the government reviews its aviation policy.

A 180mph (288km/h) train service between the two locations has been
proposed, The Times reported.

And the multibillion-pound idea is to be studied by ministers, the
Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed.

But Heathrow's operator, BAA, said it "provided no extra runway
capacity".

The idea also faced "seemingly insurmountable technical, operational,
political financial challenges, and would take many years to deliver",
the company added.

The scheme, which would create a so-called "virtual hub" running from
west London to West Sussex, was welcomed by Gatwick Airport, however.

Anything which provided "short to medium-term alleviation of capacity
issues in the South East" should be considered, although the funding
and route would need careful consideration, a spokesman said.
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The government will also be reviewing air traffic control rules for
porcine aviation.