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DEBATE: Does the rival Heathrow scheme make more sense than existing plans for the airport’s expansion?
Surinder Arora, founder of the Arora Group, says YES. Competition is absolutely necessary to ensure that passengers and the UK economy benefit fully from the expansion of Heathrow, with an end to the current monopoly. Spiralling costs and a track record of over-spending risk the airport becoming a white elephant if led by the incumbent, Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL).
New Crossrail trains not stopping at Heathrow as TfL set to take over route
Heathrow Connect and Great Western Rail suburban rail services will be taken over by TfL on May 20
Friday, 04 May 2018
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- DEBATE: Does the rival Heathrow scheme make more sense than existing plans for the airport’s expansion?Surinder Arora, founder of the Arora Group, says YES. Competition is absolutely necessary to ensure that passengers and the UK economy benefit fully from the expansion of Heathrow, with an end to the current monopoly. Spiralling costs and a track record of over-spending risk the airport becoming a white elephant if led by the incumbent, Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL).
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