Rail services to Heathrow were disrupted this morning, with trains delayed or cancelled after emergency services attended an incident. National Rail warned that several services between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals could be delayed by as much as 45 minutes.
Emergency services attended the incident, but lines have now been reopened, according to the operator. An update said: "Emergency services have safely completed their work, allowing all lines to reopen between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / Reading. Whilst service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised."
Affected routes
Major disruption was expected until 12pm. The following lines were affected while services recovered: the Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5; between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4/Maidenhead/Reading; between Gidea Park and Heathrow Terminal 4; and between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 4/Heathrow Terminal 5.
All Great Western Railway routes to and from London Paddington were also affected, as well as the Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5. The Elizabeth Line was also affected, and the Hanwell and West Ealing stations were not served, according to an update on the National Rail website.
