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Tube & Rail · HeathrowElizabeth line to Heathrow hit by power failure, delays up to 60 minutes
A power failure between Paddington and Heathrow has caused cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express. Disruption is expected until at least 3pm on 13 August 2026. Passengers can use alternative services without extra charge.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow rail disruption: 20-minute delays until 2pm after signalling fault
A signalling fault on 12 August 2026 disrupted rail services between London Paddington, Heathrow and Reading, affecting the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express. Delays of up to 20 minutes and cancellations are expected until 14:00, with tickets valid on alternative routes.
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Tube & Rail · HeathrowHeathrow tunnel water leak shuts Elizabeth line to terminals until 12 August
A water leak forced the closure of a tunnel linking Hayes & Harlington to Heathrow on 11 August 2026, disrupting Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express services. National Rail warned major disruption would last until the end of service on 12 August, advising passengers to use the Piccadilly line or buses instead.
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Tube & Rail · HeathrowHeathrow rail tunnel closure strands passengers until Monday night
Passengers travelling to Heathrow Airport face severe rail disruption after Network Rail closed a tunnel for safety reasons. Elizabeth line services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminals 4 and 5 are suspended until the end of Monday, while Heathrow Express runs at half capacity. Tickets are valid on the Tube and four bus routes.
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Tube & Rail · Central LondonFarringdon station evacuated after fire alarm triggers full closure
Farringdon station was evacuated on 4 August 2026 after a fire alarm sounded. No trains stopped at the station during the closure, causing disruption across Thameslink, Elizabeth Line and London Underground services. The station later reopened.
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