Lines reopened: Disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / Reading expected until 19:00
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Last updated
23 Jul 2024 at 17:29
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5, and between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5 / Maidenhead / Reading
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Newbury / Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Banbury / Newbury / Worcester Shrub Hill / Cheltenham Spa / Frome / Bristol Temple Meads / Weston-super-Mare / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford / Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen / Taunton / Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance
Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5
Description
Lines have reopened following a broken down train at Southall earlier today. As service recovers, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 19:00.
Customer Advice:
Great Western Railway
You may use your ticket on Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Reading at no extra cost.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.