Luton Airport Parkway railway station, railway station in the United Kingdom
Luton Airport Parkway is a railway station in Luton, England, that connects passengers on the national rail network with Luton Airport. From the station, travelers reach the airport terminal by an automated people mover that runs between the two points.
The station opened in 1999, replacing an older halt that had limited use and poor connections. Its opening was part of a planned effort to give Luton Airport a proper link to the national rail network.
The name "Parkway" follows a British tradition of naming stations near airports or city edges to signal a connection point between transport modes. The word itself tells travelers they are at a junction between rail and another form of transport.
The people mover to the terminal runs often, but it is worth leaving extra time to make the connection, especially when traveling with luggage. The station is well signed and accessible for passengers with bags or reduced mobility.
The automated people mover linking the station to the terminal is one of the few operating systems of its kind at a British airport. It covers a stretch that cannot be walked directly, making it a necessary step for every rail passenger heading to the airport.
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