Disruption to / from Heathrow Airport expected until 15:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 12:29
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Last updated
Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 13:56
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5, and also between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4
Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5
Description
A fault with the signalling system at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 means that some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains running to / from Heathrow Airport may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 15:00.
Elizabeth line customer advice:
You may use your ticket on the following services at no extra cost:
Chiltern Railways between High Wycombe and London Marylebone
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading
London Buses between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / West Drayton
London Underground via any reasonable route
South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Reading
Please allow for short notice alterations and platform changes and listen to Elizabeth line station announcements or ask a member of staff for further information.
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.
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