A broken rail and shortage of signalling staff is causing major disruption to train services between London and both Heathrow Airport and Reading (Alamy/PA)
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Train lines between Paddington and Heathrow are currently heavily disrupted after a person was hit by a train.
Lines haves reopened but disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, with services cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes, or revised.
Services impacted include the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
Follow the latest updates below…
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Disruption between Paddington and Heathrow to continue until the end of the day
Disruption on services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport and Reading are now expected to be affected until the end of the day.
In a statement on its website, National Rail said: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
“Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
Major disruption between Paddington and Heathrow to continue until 8pm
National Rail have issued a further update on the disruption hitting passengers on the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
It has said disruption will now continue until at least 8pm.
A statement on its website reads: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 20:00.”
Lines reopen between Paddington and Heathrow but major disruption continues
National Rail have issued an update on the disruption hitting passengers on the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
It said lines have now reopened but major disruption is still expected until 6pm.
It said: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 18:00.”
Delays on the A40
Westbound traffic on the A40 is slow moving with tailbacks beyond Greenford Roundabout. Expect delays.
Expect delays on the Heathrow Express for the rest of the day
The Heathrow Express website suggests delays and cancellations are expected to last until the end of the day.
Delays on the Lioness line
No service between Willesden Junction and Watford Junction.
Tickets are valid on London Underground.
There are severe delays on the rest of the line.
Heathrow Express services delayed
Heathrow Express services are delayed by up to 15 minutes or subject to cancellations.
Minor delays on the Central line
There are minor delays on the Central line due to train cancellations.
Piccadilly line facing severe delays
The Piccadilly line is facing severe delays due to an earlier signal failure at Finsbury Park.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Great Northern, Weaver Line and South Western Railway services via reasonable routes.
A broken rail and shortage of signalling staff is causing major disruption to train services between London and both Heathrow Airport and Reading (Alamy/PA)
Bloomberg via Getty Images
Train lines between Paddington and Heathrow are currently heavily disrupted after a person was hit by a train.
Lines haves reopened but disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, with services cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes, or revised.
Services impacted include the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
Follow the latest updates below…
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Disruption between Paddington and Heathrow to continue until the end of the day
Disruption on services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport and Reading are now expected to be affected until the end of the day.
In a statement on its website, National Rail said: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
“Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
Major disruption between Paddington and Heathrow to continue until 8pm
National Rail have issued a further update on the disruption hitting passengers on the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
It has said disruption will now continue until at least 8pm.
A statement on its website reads: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 20:00.”
Lines reopen between Paddington and Heathrow but major disruption continues
National Rail have issued an update on the disruption hitting passengers on the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
It said lines have now reopened but major disruption is still expected until 6pm.
It said: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 18:00.”
Delays on the A40
Westbound traffic on the A40 is slow moving with tailbacks beyond Greenford Roundabout. Expect delays.
Expect delays on the Heathrow Express for the rest of the day
The Heathrow Express website suggests delays and cancellations are expected to last until the end of the day.
Delays on the Lioness line
No service between Willesden Junction and Watford Junction.
Tickets are valid on London Underground.
There are severe delays on the rest of the line.
Heathrow Express services delayed
Heathrow Express services are delayed by up to 15 minutes or subject to cancellations.
Minor delays on the Central line
There are minor delays on the Central line due to train cancellations.
Piccadilly line facing severe delays
The Piccadilly line is facing severe delays due to an earlier signal failure at Finsbury Park.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Great Northern, Weaver Line and South Western Railway services via reasonable routes.
A broken rail and shortage of signalling staff is causing major disruption to train services between London and both Heathrow Airport and Reading (Alamy/PA)
Bloomberg via Getty Images
Train lines between Paddington and Heathrow are currently heavily disrupted after a person was hit by a train.
Lines haves reopened but disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, with services cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes, or revised.
Services impacted include the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
Follow the latest updates below…
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Disruption between Paddington and Heathrow to continue until the end of the day
Disruption on services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport and Reading are now expected to be affected until the end of the day.
In a statement on its website, National Rail said: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
“Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
Major disruption between Paddington and Heathrow to continue until 8pm
National Rail have issued a further update on the disruption hitting passengers on the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
It has said disruption will now continue until at least 8pm.
A statement on its website reads: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 20:00.”
Lines reopen between Paddington and Heathrow but major disruption continues
National Rail have issued an update on the disruption hitting passengers on the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
It said lines have now reopened but major disruption is still expected until 6pm.
It said: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 18:00.”
Delays on the A40
Westbound traffic on the A40 is slow moving with tailbacks beyond Greenford Roundabout. Expect delays.
Expect delays on the Heathrow Express for the rest of the day
The Heathrow Express website suggests delays and cancellations are expected to last until the end of the day.
Delays on the Lioness line
No service between Willesden Junction and Watford Junction.
Tickets are valid on London Underground.
There are severe delays on the rest of the line.
Heathrow Express services delayed
Heathrow Express services are delayed by up to 15 minutes or subject to cancellations.
Minor delays on the Central line
There are minor delays on the Central line due to train cancellations.
Piccadilly line facing severe delays
The Piccadilly line is facing severe delays due to an earlier signal failure at Finsbury Park.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Great Northern, Weaver Line and South Western Railway services via reasonable routes.
A broken rail and shortage of signalling staff is causing major disruption to train services between London and both Heathrow Airport and Reading (Alamy/PA)
Bloomberg via Getty Images
Train lines between Paddington and Heathrow are currently heavily disrupted after a person was hit by a train.
Lines haves reopened but disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, with services cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes, or revised.
Services impacted include the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
Follow the latest updates below…
End of coverage
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Disruption between Paddington and Heathrow to continue until the end of the day
Disruption on services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport and Reading are now expected to be affected until the end of the day.
In a statement on its website, National Rail said: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
“Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
Major disruption between Paddington and Heathrow to continue until 8pm
National Rail have issued a further update on the disruption hitting passengers on the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
It has said disruption will now continue until at least 8pm.
A statement on its website reads: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 20:00.”
Lines reopen between Paddington and Heathrow but major disruption continues
National Rail have issued an update on the disruption hitting passengers on the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway.
It said lines have now reopened but major disruption is still expected until 6pm.
It said: “Following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident in the Southall area, all lines have now reopened and trains are returning to normal.
“As services recover, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 18:00.”
Delays on the A40
Westbound traffic on the A40 is slow moving with tailbacks beyond Greenford Roundabout. Expect delays.
Expect delays on the Heathrow Express for the rest of the day
The Heathrow Express website suggests delays and cancellations are expected to last until the end of the day.
Delays on the Lioness line
No service between Willesden Junction and Watford Junction.
Tickets are valid on London Underground.
There are severe delays on the rest of the line.
Heathrow Express services delayed
Heathrow Express services are delayed by up to 15 minutes or subject to cancellations.
Minor delays on the Central line
There are minor delays on the Central line due to train cancellations.
Piccadilly line facing severe delays
The Piccadilly line is facing severe delays due to an earlier signal failure at Finsbury Park.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Great Northern, Weaver Line and South Western Railway services via reasonable routes.
