London Paddington fire causes rail chaos as Heathrow trains cancelled
Summary
A fire near London Paddington station caused a power failure that stopped all train services between Paddington and Heathrow Airport. The disruption led to cancellations and delays on several train lines, affecting passengers traveling to the airport.Key Facts
- A fire near the train tracks at London Paddington caused a loss of electricity supply.
- All train lines between Paddington and Heathrow Airport are blocked.
- Train services to Heathrow and Reading have been cancelled or delayed, including Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express, and the Elizabeth line.
- The Piccadilly line to Heathrow is also experiencing delays.
- Passengers are advised to allow extra time for travel to the airport.
- The Elizabeth line is suspended between Paddington and Heathrow terminals 4 and 5, and also between Paddington and Reading.
- The Piccadilly line is facing severe delays partly due to a separate earlier incident involving a trespasser at Hammersmith.
- Disruptions are expected to continue until around 7:15 pm.
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