What a total nightmare. The proposed Glasgow Airport Rail Link GARL is a casualty of the Scottish Govermnent’s budget, and will now apparently not be happening.
Glasgow Council are furious, and I am sure that the Commonwealth Games people will also be very unhappy – although they probably can’t say too much as they are due to receive funding from the Government to put the games on. But GARL was a carrot used in the bid for the Games.
Why can’t Scotland manage to link its airports (Prestwick excepted) with the major cities? Other countries seem to be able to do this.
To be honest I always thought the rail link was a nonsense. What is required is a dedicated exit at Paisley Gilmour Street station with regular free shuttle buses for the 5 minute trip to the terminal. It’s easily as close as Luton Parkway station is to Luton Airport. Yes many other airports have stations ‘on site’ but often the ticket prices are extortionate. Even in Tokyo, where most of the trains were incredible, the Narita Express was pricey and slow.
Yes, getting to and from an airport always seems to be at a bit of a premium price, no matter what. But the Edinburgh airport bus remains reasonable value, and a good service, and the slow airport bus is even cheaper.
I heard the argument for Paisley Gilmour Street the other day on the radio, and it sounded like a good alternative for Glasgow.
I find when peace of mind is crucial, you can’t beat a private car, or a taxi which is cheaper. Its not to costly if you book a hotel that is near the airport.