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Residual disruption between Southall and Heathrow Terminal 5 expected until 08:30 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 07:08

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Last updated

Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 07:49

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5

Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5

Description

Lines have now reopened following a broken down train at Heathrow Terminal 5. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between Southall and Heathrow Terminal 5 may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 08:30.

Elizabeth line customer advice:

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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