Morning Updates
We’re providing real-time travel information following disruptions on the Elizabeth line.
Incident Details
Equipment issues involving overhead power lines at Hayes & Harlington were reported earlier today.
Significant Wait Times
Substantial delays are impacting Elizabeth line connections operating between Heathrow Airport/Reading and Paddington.
Affected Routes:
– Heathrow Terminal 5 to Paddington
– Heathrow Terminal 4 to Paddington
– Reading to Paddington
Ticket Arrangements
Travelers can use their tickets on any reasonable alternative routes via London Underground, London Buses, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway.
Other Line Information
Transport for London reports normal service on the remaining sections of the line.
Other Travel Choices
Alternative travel suggestions have been compiled here.
Additional Service Impacts
A safety examination of the track between Southall and Hayes & Harlington is affecting Elizabeth line trains, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express services operating between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport/Slough.
Services between these locations may experience wait times of up to 30 minutes or altered schedules.
Disruption is anticipated to continue until 1pm.
Situation Update
Transport for London has confirmed repairs to the defective overhead wires are in progress.
Current Status
The Elizabeth line continues to experience substantial delays on routes between Heathrow Airport/Reading and Paddington.
Track Safety Work Complete
The safety assessment of the track between Southall and Hayes & Harlington, which was also affecting Elizabeth line services, has finished.
Train services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport/Slough will gradually resume normal operations.
Some lingering delays are anticipated as the service recovers.
Improvement Noted
The earlier significant delays on the Elizabeth line between Heathrow Airport/Reading and Paddington have now eased to minor wait times.
Issue Resolved
According to Transport for London, the delays caused by the defective overhead wires at Hayes & Harlington have been cleared.
Conclusion
Our live updates have concluded.