# Heathrow Expansion Threatens UK Rail and Climate Goals | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-09-17T17:01:33+00:00
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A Scottish MP is sounding the alarm: expanding Heathrow could backfire by pushing travelers from trains to planes — a move that undermines UK climate goals and threatens Edinburgh Airport’s growth. With Heathrow aiming for 140 million passengers by the mid-2030s at a £49 billion cost, concerns are mounting that domestic flights will steal business from greener rail options. The Edinburgh South West MP, who sits on the transport committee, warns this could also cripple Edinburgh’s long-haul ambitions, especially with proposed airport charges making the Edinburgh-Heathrow route unviable. As debates intensify, he’s demanding guarantees that any expansion truly serves national transport and environmental priorities — not just aviation interests. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/capital-mp-fears-heathrow-expansion-could-hit-east-coast-trains-and-edinburgh-airport-9058284 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c18b06536a107025 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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