Lines reopened: disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading expected until 11:30 

Route(s) affected

Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5, and also between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Maidenhead / Reading

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Worcester Foregate Street / Bristol Temple Meads / Great Malvern / Weston-super-Mare / Hereford / Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Swansea / Carmarthen / Penzance

Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5

Description

All lines have now reopened following an earlier safety inspection of the track at Acton Main Line. Trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:30.

Elizabeth line customer advice:

You may use your ticket on the following services via any reasonable route at no extra cost:

• Chiltern Railways

• Great Western Railway

• London Buses

• South Western Railway

Great Western Railway customer advice:

You may use your ticket on Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Slough / Maidenhead / Twyford / 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.