Emergency Incident Halts Trains Into London
Disruption affects Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway services, with major delays expected until 10am.
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Rail passengers experienced significant disruption on routes into London on Thursday morning following an emergency services incident. The incident led to the closure of all lines between Reading and London Paddington, resulting in cancelled, revised, and delayed trains.
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Services on the Elizabeth line were suspended between Maidenhead and Reading. Additionally, Great Western Railway services between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames were not running. Passengers were advised to check their travel plans before departing.
Major disruption was anticipated to last until 10am. Transport officials urged travellers to verify their journey status before commencing travel.
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+What has caused the train disruption?
An emergency services incident has led to the closure of all lines between Reading and London Paddington, causing significant disruption to rail services into the capital.
+Which train lines are affected?
All lines between Reading and London Paddington are closed. Elizabeth line services are suspended between Maidenhead and Reading, and Great Western Railway services between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames are not running.
+How long will the disruption last?
Major disruption is expected to continue until 10am. Passengers are advised to check their travel plans and verify their journey status before travelling.
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