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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sam Hall

Heathrow had enough power to avoid shutdown, says National Grid

Heathrow Airport had “enough power” from remaining substations despite Friday’s shutdown, the chief executive of National Grid has said.

John Pettigrew said two substations were “always available for the distribution network companies and Heathrow to take power”.

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