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Lines reopened: disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading expected until 11:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Sunday 17 May 2026 at 07:44

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Last updated

Sunday 17 May 2026 at 09:05

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5 / Maidenhead / Reading, and between Shenfield / London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 4

All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington

All Heathrow Express services to / from London Paddington

Description

Following overrunning engineering works between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

Elizabeth line customer advice:

You can use your ticket on:

  • Key Buses on routes 7, 65, 83, 140, 195, 207, 285, 423, 427, X26 & E6

  • London Buses via any reasonable route

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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