Liverpool airport users choose bus and rail
[2nd April 2008]
15% of Liverpool John Lennon airport passengers chose to get to the airport by rail or bus in 2007 according to the results of a CAA survey.
The figures show that the number of people using public transport to travel to Liverpool airport increased by 75% between 2005 and 2007. A target of 12% of airport users arriving and departing by rail or bus has been set by an independent Airport Transport Forum by the end of 2008.
The opening of Liverpool South Parkway rail hub with bus priority to speed the link to the airport, increased services to the airport by bus operator Arriva, and a new coach service to Manchester from Terravision have all contributed to the increase in passengers using public transport to travel to Liverpool airport.
“The recent improvements in services and public transport facilities both on and off site are making a real difference and helping to deliver on the objective of seeing more airport passengers choose to use public transport. These latest figures mean Liverpool has one of the best records when compared to many other similar sized UK airports,” comments Liverpool airport general manager, corporate and community affairs, Robin Tudor.
“More passengers, from Liverpool and across the region, are seeing public transport as the best way to travel. We have been working very closely with the airport to make Liverpool South Parkway a success and it is working; the interchange is exceeding every target we set,” says Merseytravel chair, Councillor Mark Dowd.
Merseytravel chief executive Neil Scales adds: “[Liverpool South Parkway] is helping to improve access to the unique attractions of Liverpool and Merseyside, as well as linking millions of people to international travel”.
Liverpool John Lennon airport says it is committed to minimising the environmental impact of aviation and is tackling climate change in various way, including pioneering carbon offsetting schemes and the use of wind turbines at the airport.
Written by: Nick Purdom