Rail Disruptions Hit London as Track Defect and Staff Shortages Cause Delays

Train services between London Paddington, Heathrow Airport, and Reading face significant delays and cancellations due to a broken rail and signaling staff shortages.

• Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, and Heathrow Express services are affected by the disruptions.
• Trains between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington were initially halted but later resumed with a reduced service.
• Network Rail engineers identified a track defect on the high-speed line near Acton, prompting speed restrictions.
• The rail defect necessitates continuous monitoring until it can be replaced to ensure passenger safety.
• A signaling staff illness further exacerbated delays, though a replacement was found.

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