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Tube & Rail · HeathrowElizabeth Line vs Heathrow Express: Fare and journey comparison
Travellers heading to Heathrow Airport from London Paddington have two main rail options: the Elizabeth Line and the Heathrow Express. While the Heathrow Express is faster, the Elizabeth Line offers more direct travel across central London and a new fare structure from March 2026.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonGWR trains diverted to Euston during Dolphin Junction repairs
Great Western Railway services will be diverted to London Euston instead of Paddington on several weekends in late 2026 due to essential repairs at Dolphin Junction. The £27.8 million project will also see the Elizabeth line closed between Maidenhead/Heathrow and Paddington.
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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 · West LondonPaddington Train Disruption Continues After Lineside Fire
A lineside fire beside the railway tracks at London Paddington has caused significant disruption to services. Passengers are advised to check their journeys as Network Rail Western anticipates delays will continue into Sunday.
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Tube & Rail · LondonPaddington fire halts Heathrow trains, disrupts Elizabeth line
A fire near London Paddington station caused an electricity supply failure, halting all services to Heathrow Airport and disrupting the Elizabeth line. Disruption was expected to last until at least 7.15pm on Saturday.
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Projects · LondonTfL marks 70 years of Caribbean recruitment and 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival
Transport for London is celebrating two significant anniversaries: 70 years since its recruitment drive in the Caribbean and six decades of the Notting Hill Carnival. Events include a new plaque and a special bus.
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