Overview
- A speed restriction over defective track near Hayes & Harlington is reducing services between Reading and London Paddington, affecting the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express.
- Transport for London and Network Rail say engineers are assessing and repairing the fault, with delays, cancellations and short‑notice alterations expected through the day.
- Heathrow Express is operating a reduced half‑hourly service today, and Elizabeth line tickets are being accepted on alternative routes including GWR, local buses between West Drayton and Paddington, and the Underground.
- A separate signalling fault and an operational incident between East Croydon and Purley are causing severe disruption for Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink, with cancellations and long delays reported.
- Planned engineering works on November 15–16 will close the Elizabeth line central section and suspend all Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line services to Heathrow, with the Piccadilly line providing the main rail alternative.