Disruption between Hayes & Harlington and Reading expected until 22:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 20 November 2025 at 19:25
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Last updated
Thursday 20 November 2025 at 21:10
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead / Reading
All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington
Description
A broken down train at Maidenhead means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains between Hayes & Harlington and Reading may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 22:00.
Customer advice:
Westbound services will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Passengers requiring these stations are advised to circulate via Maidenhead for an Eastbound service to these destinations. Passengers at Taplow or Burnham who wish to travel Westbound are advised to circulate at Slough.
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.