Heathrow Shutdown: Preventable Fault Uncovered Seven Years Ago Triggered March Chaos, Ofgem Probes 'Catastrophic Failure'

Heathrow Shutdown: Preventable Fault Uncovered Seven Years Ago Triggered March Chaos, Ofgem Probes ‘Catastrophic Failure’

LONDON – A recent critical report has brought into sharp focus the underlying causes of the significant disruption that crippled operations at Heathrow Airport in March. The investigation has revealed that a fire leading to the shutdown was not the result of an unforeseen event, but rather a preventable fault, the existence of which was…

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Unrepaired National Grid Fault Caused Heathrow Fire and Major Travel Chaos, Report Reveals

Unrepaired National Grid Fault Caused Heathrow Fire and Major Travel Chaos, Report Reveals

London, UK – A critical fire at an electrical substation in March, which crippled operations at London’s Heathrow Airport and led to widespread travel disruption, has been definitively traced to a long-standing issue involving moisture and deferred maintenance, according to a new report. The findings, published on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, by the National Energy…

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