Members are expecting to hear from national operator Network Rail what elements of a multi-million pound station improvement and track re-modelling project can be put in place before the Olympics start.

GATCOM chairman, Dr John Godfrey, said: "Government Minister Theresa Villiers told us last November that 'travellers arriving for the Olympics at one of the UK's key gateways will be greeted by facilities designed to improve the passenger experience and make it easier to get to their destination without unnecessary hassle'.

"We are hoping that an announcement about exactly what can be achieved before London 2012 will be made in time for our meeting.

"Improvements to the station have been talked about for a very long time.

"Gatwick will be second only to Heathrow as a main gateway into Britain for the biggest sporting event in the world, and the passenger experience will be very important.

The meeting is being held on Thursday, April 7 at the Hilton Hotel, South Terminal, from 2pm and is open to the public.