Major disruption as grass fire halts all trains to Heathrow Airport
Summary
Trains to and from Heathrow Airport were stopped on Saturday because of a grass fire near the train tracks. The fire caused a power failure that blocked all train lines between London Paddington station, Heathrow, and Reading, leading to major travel delays.Key Facts
- A grass fire next to the train tracks caused an electricity supply failure.
- All train services between London Paddington, Heathrow Airport, and Reading were canceled.
- The fire started shortly after 4:00 pm BST and affected Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, and Heathrow Express services.
- London Fire Brigade sent six fire engines and about 40 firefighters to the fire near Scrubs Lane, North Kensington.
- Heathrow’s southern runway was also closed earlier due to a separate grass fire on the airport’s airfield.
- The Met Office warns of high to exceptional wildfire risk in parts of south-east England, including around Heathrow.
- Passengers were advised to allow extra travel time, and the Piccadilly underground line to Heathrow also reported delays.
- Similar grass fires near Heathrow have caused flight disruptions and damage to grassland in recent weeks.
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