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Disruption to / from Heathrow Airport expected until 15:00 

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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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