US EditionHeathrow’s shutdown fuels questions about UK’s infrastructure resilience
- Heathrow Airport shut down for almost a day in March 2025.
- A fire at an off-site electrical substation caused the power outage and closure.
- The power failure halted airport operations because backup systems were insufficient for the airport's needs.
- The shutdown affected approximately 300,000 passengers and forced over 1,350 flight cancellations.
- The incident highlights vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and prompts government and airport investigations.
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UK Government Orders Probe Into Heathrow Shutdown That Sparked Concern Over Energy Resilience
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Saturday ordered an investigation into the country’s “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day and raised concerns about the U.K.’s ability to withstand disasters or attacks on critical infrastructure. While Heathrow Airport said it was now “fully operational,” thousands of passengers […]
A blackout has paralyzed London's Heathrow airport. Numerous passengers are stranded, including the graves. For them, the standstill is only a small nuisance. For the country, however, it is a reminder of its vulnerability.
UK Government Orders Probe into Heathrow Shutdown That Sparked Concern Over Energy Resilience
LONDON — The British government on Saturday ordered an investigation into the country’s “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day and raised concerns about the U.K.'s ability to withstand disasters or attacks on critical infras
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