Lines reopened: disruption to Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / Reading expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 18 October 2026 at 21:41
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Last updated
Sunday 18 October 2026 at 23:04
Train operators affected
- Elizabeth line
Route(s) affected
Between Abbey Wood and London Paddington / Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5 / Reading, and also between Shenfield and London Paddington / Heathrow Terminal 4
Description
Lines have now reopened following a fault with the signalling system between Acton Main Line and Ealing Broadway. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / Reading may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
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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.
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