A grass fire near a train track in the London Paddington area has caused major disruption. The fire caused an electricity supply failure, which has left all lines between Paddington and the airport blocked, National Rail said.
Services cancelled and delayed
Cancellations and delays to services are expected until 7.15pm, it added. Services to Heathrow Airport were also cancelled, and no trains are running in either direction between Paddington and Heathrow, Heathrow Express said.
Photos on social media show large plumes of smoke rising from the Paddington area. Great Western Railway (GWR) services to Reading have been cancelled, while the Elizabeth line is partially suspended.
Transport disruption details
Transport for London (TfL) said the Elizabeth line is suspended between Paddington and Heathrow terminals four and five, and between Paddington and Reading, while the line to Abbey Wood is experiencing severe delays.
There are severe delays across the entire Piccadilly line due to an earlier trespasser at Hammersmith, according to the TfL website. GWR said trains may be cancelled or delayed.
Fire brigade response
London Fire Brigade said six fire engines and around 40 crew members are tackling the blaze near Scrubs Lane, North Kensington, where it was called at just after 4.10pm on Saturday.
Crews from Hammersmith, Paddington, Ealing and surrounding fire stations have been sent to the scene, it added.
