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Arthur Figgis · October 14th 04, 10:28 PM posted to uk.railway,uk.transport.london

On 13 Oct 2004 15:12:26 -0700, (Alex Terrell)
wrote:

(Europe?) they're expected to pay extra for the fastest. Double the
rate would be inaffordable for too many commuters - how mnany people
commute on the Heathrow Express?

About as many as commute to [1] Heathrow by taxi? Remember, HEx is
designed as an alternative to taxis, not as an alternative to the
Piccadilly Line or buses. When the HEx stopping trains appear, they
will carry commuters to the airport.

Some people do commute on Gatwick Express, even though I /think/ a
"not GEx" ticket is available which would be cheaper.

[1]I can't imagine many people would commute /from/ Heathrow, owing to
a lack of housing near the airport stations?
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Arthur Figgis Surrey, UK