Travel Alert
We’re providing live updates as disruption continues on the Elizabeth line this morning.
Incident Details
An issue with the overhead wiring system at Hayes & Harlington was reported early today.
Significant Delays
Major delays are impacting Elizabeth line services operating between Heathrow Airport or Reading and Paddington station.
Affected Routes Include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Paddington
Heathrow Terminal 4 to Paddington
Reading to Paddington
Ticketing Arrangements
Valid tickets will be accepted on any reasonable alternative routes via London Underground, London Buses, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway.
Line Status Elsewhere
Transport for London reports normal service operating on the remaining sections of the line.
Travel Alternatives
Details of alternative travel options have been compiled.
Additional Service Impact
A safety inspection of the track between Southall and Hayes & Harlington is also causing disruption to Elizabeth line trains, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express services operating between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport or Slough.
Train services running between these stations may experience delays of up to 30 minutes or alterations to their schedules.
The disruption is anticipated to continue until 1pm.
Progress on Repairs
Transport for London has confirmed that technicians are actively working to repair the damaged overhead wiring equipment.
Ongoing Delays Remain
Severe delays persist on the Elizabeth line between Heathrow Airport or Reading and Paddington.
Track Inspection Concluded
The safety inspection of the track between Southall and Hayes & Harlington, which was also affecting Elizabeth line services, has now been completed.
Services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport or Slough will gradually return to normal operations.
Some lingering delays are expected during the recovery period.
Improvement Noted
The earlier severe delays on the Elizabeth line between Heathrow Airport or Reading and Paddington have now eased to minor delays.
Situation Resolved
The delays caused by the faulty overhead wiring at Hayes & Harlington have now been cleared, Transport for London has stated.
Conclusion
Our live coverage of this incident has concluded.