Third runway and high-speed rail link approved for Heathrow Paul Norman15/01/2009 | Leisure | South EastPrintDownload London’s Heathrow Airport is to get a third runway as well a new high-speed rail link into central London, transport minister Geoff Hoon has announced. Ministers will also Thank you for reading EG Want to read more? Enjoy a story a week for FREE for one month. Register Find Out More Already a subscriber or registered user? Sign in