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Tube & Rail · LondonGas leak suspends Great Western Railway services
Great Western Railway services between Reading and Didcot are suspended due to a gas leak near Didcot Parkway station. National Rail has issued a 'do not travel' warning affecting trains heading to London Paddington.
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Guildford rail disruption ends after person hit by train
Rail services through Guildford experienced significant disruption after a person was struck by a train. All lines are now open, but passengers are warned of ongoing delays and potential cancellations.
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Emergency Incident Halts Trains Into London
Rail passengers faced significant disruption this morning due to an emergency services incident. All lines between Reading and London Paddington were closed, impacting Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway services.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonRail disruption west of Paddington to last until Wednesday
Rail passengers face a fifth day of reduced services west of London Paddington after a fire damaged power equipment beside the tracks. The disruption, caused by vandalism, is expected to last until at least the end of Wednesday.
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Tube & Rail · LondonMan bailed after Paddington grass fire halts rail services
A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a grass fire near London Paddington station caused widespread disruption to rail services. Almost 400 passengers were escorted from a train affected by overhead cable damage. The arrested individual has since been released on bail.
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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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