Lewes-Uckfield: part of a larger scheme

I have been a supporter of re-opening the railway between Lewes and Uckfield for the selfish reason it would improve the journey time for me between Tunbridge Wells and Brighton.  It is ridiculous that it takes two hours by train (whichever of three routes is used) or bus between the two places.

The proposal to re-open the line has regional benefits and I commend the following links:

http://www.bml2.co.uk/the-news/64-government-utterly-lost-for-brighton-line-solutions.html

http://www.bml2.co.uk/the-news/66-bml2-s-new-london-phase-creates-thameslink-2-and-stanwick.html

http://www.bml2.co.uk/images/PDF's/2012%20BML2%20pamphlet.pdf

Then, I came across this:

:31pm, Mon 16 Apr 2012London News In Brief

Stansted Airport calls for rail improvements to help compete with rival airports

Last updated Mon 16 Apr 2012

• UK

London Stansted Airport is today calling for significant improvements to the rail links at the UK’s fourth busiest airport to help create jobs and growth, improve local commuter access and allow Stansted to win new passengers and airlines.