London's second busiest airport could see its train station wreaked in a spending squeeze.

Ministers were warned that Gatwick would be "unfit for purpose" if the government persisted in slashing investment.

£30m to £9m

£30 million had been expected to get the link up to speed, however only £9 million has been earmarked. Express services from Victoria and Thameslink trains could grind to a halt as the airport handles more and more flights. The airport would be a major gateway for the 2012 games.

Conservative council leader Henry Smith said in a letter to Transport Minister Ruth Kelly and Olympic minister Tessa Jowell that the government’s approach:

"will leave Gatwick unfit for purpose for the Olympic period and beyond."

The Office of Rail Regulation said there was a consultation period after the original "draft resolution."

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