Train chaos hits London as emergency forces shut down major lines between Paddington, Heathrow, and Reading. Commuters face delays and cancellations on multiple key routes.
Which Trains Are Stuck?
- Elizabeth Line: Disrupted between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5, plus Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 4 & 5, Maidenhead, and Reading.
- Great Western Railway: Trains halted or delayed from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway, Oxford, Banbury, Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Cardiff Central, Plymouth, Swansea, and Penzance.
- Heathrow Express: Services between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5 also affected.
Emergency Incident Halts Rail Traffic
All lines closed after an emergency incident near the tracks, with details still unclear. Passengers should expect major disruptions and cancellations across these services.
Passengers Warned to Prepare for Delays
British Transport Police and rail firms confirm no reopening time for the closed lines between Paddington and Heathrow.
“Emergency services are attending an incident near the railway. We advise passengers to check service updates before travelling,” said a spokesperson.
