Lines reopened: disruption to Elizabeth line services through London Paddington expected until 16:30 

Route(s) affected

Elizabeth line services through London Paddington

Description

The Eastbound line has now reopened following a fault on a train at London Paddington. As service recovers, Elizabeth line services running through London Paddington may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 16:30.

Customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following alternative train and underground services:

• London Underground services via any reasonable route

• Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Reading

• South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Reading

• Docklands Light Railway via any reasonable route

• Southeastern services between London Terminals and Abbey Wood

• Thameslink services between Farringdon and Abbey Wood

• Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield

• c2c services between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster

• London Overground (Liberty line) services between Romford and Upminster

Bus options:

Whilst this disruption is ongoing, buses are a simple and direct alternative. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the below bus operators:

• London Buses between Abbey Wood and Paddington, and also between Whitechapel and Brentwood

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.