Airport expansion on hold

29 April 2009

Leeds City Council has deferred a decision on plans to expand the terminal at Leeds Bradford International Airport, while it seeks further improvements to the traffic and public transport package proposed.

The Plans Panel West was recommended to agree a package which included a financial contribution to improved bus services and highway measures, but members decided to push for more ambitious proposals.

The airport lacks a direct rail link and members have been warned that a tram-train system would need government support.

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