Trains halted to and from Heathrow Airport after fire
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Train services to and from Heathrow Airport were thrown into chaos today after a fire caused serious disruption to key rail routes serving the UK’s busiest airport.
Passengers have faced widespread delays and cancellations after a fire was reported at a property close to the railway line between Reading and London Paddington.
Great Western Rail said fewer trains were able to run on the railway line affected by the fire.
The operator warned that train services to and from Reading and Paddington ‘may be canceled or delayed’, adding that disruption was expected to continue until at least 8pm.
Heathrow Express also confirmed that its services had been completely suspended and told passengers: ‘Due to a significant incident beyond our control, there is currently no Heathrow Express service to the airport.’
Train services to and from Heathrow Airport were thrown into chaos today after a fire caused serious disruption to key rail routes serving the UK’s busiest airport.
Transport for London says there is currently no service on the Elizabeth Line between Paddington and Reading or Heathrow ‘due to a fire alarm’
Transport for London said there is currently no service on the Elizabeth Line between Paddington and Reading or Heathrow ‘due to a fire alarm’.
TfL added that London Underground services accept tickets ‘on any reasonable route’, while noting that the rest of the Elizabeth Line is well served.
The disruption is expected to affect thousands of passengers traveling to and from Heathrow this evening; Passengers are asked to check before traveling and allow extra time for their journey.
London Fire Brigade said in a statement: ‘Eight fire trucks and around 60 firefighters are responding to the fire on Johnson Street, Southall.
‘The fire is located at a recycling center and approximately 15 tonnes of mixed recycling is currently burning.
Due to smoke from the fire, the nearby Great Western Main Line was partially closed as a precaution while crews responded.
‘The Brigade was first called out regarding the incident in 1733. Control officers mobilized crews from Southall, Hayes, Feltham and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
‘The cause of the fire is currently unknown.’
The network railway has now said that ‘as of 8.37pm all lines have reopened and all trains are in motion’.
