The Gatwick Express rail link has acquired a rather useful ally in its fight to remain open in the shape of the US government, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Under pressure from US airlines, the American transport secretary Norman Mineta, has raised the issue with Alistair Darling, his British counterpart.
The rail service has been threatened with the axe since September last year, when the Strategic Rail Authority called for its closure to ease congestion on the busy London to Brighton line.
References: The Daily Telegraph 31/10/05 page B2 (Business section)
