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Lines reopened: disruption to Elizabeth line services through Whitechapel expected until 13:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Monday 12 October 2026 at 10:23

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Last updated

Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:57

Train operators affected

  • Elizabeth line

Route(s) affected

Between Shenfield and London Paddington / Heathrow Terminal 5, and also between Abbey Wood and London Paddington / Heathrow Terminal 4 / Maidenhead / Reading

Description

All lines have now reopened following animals on the railway earlier today between Stratford (London) and Whitechapel. Elizabeth line trains running through Whitechapel may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 13:00.

Customer advice:

There may still be some short notice alterations, delays and platform changes whilst services return to the normal timetable. Please 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 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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