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Major Belfast City Airport extension plan to include new rail halt

The plan aims to double passenger capacity to 7 million annually and generate £1.7 billion in economic value, supporting over 23,000 jobs across Northern Ireland, officials said.

  • Belfast City Airport plans could generate £1.7bn economic benefit by 2040, including a new rail halt linking the airport to Belfast city centre.
  • The plan aims to increase passenger numbers while encouraging more public transport use and reducing car journeys.
  • Local business and political leaders welcomed the plan as boosting connectivity, tourism and jobs for Northern Ireland.
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Major Belfast City Airport extension plan to include new rail halt

The Master Plan 2040 also includes extending the terminal, but does not propose a runway extension.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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