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Cheaper Heathrow expansion plan 'should be put back on table'

Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways’ owner, says ministers should not be bound to third runway proposalThe alternative, cheaper scheme to expand Heathrow airport should be put back on the table if the government gives the go-ahead for a new runway, according to the boss of British Airways’ owner.Willie Walsh, the chief executive of IAG, whose airlines, including BA, operate the majority of services at Heathrow, said he did not expect a decision soon – but the “prohibitive costs” meant ministers should not be bound to the airport’s own proposals for a third, north-west runway.

Arriva owners confirm plan to sell off part of the business to fund rail investment in Germany

Deutsche Bahn will finalise plans in the autumn to sell off minority stakes in Sunderland-based transport group

Welsh franchise and Metro plans takes major step forward

Contract for engineering consultancy services for procurement of next Wales & Borders franchise and development and delivery of the South Wales Metro awarded.