Passengers getting on board Elizabeth line train in London.
Elizabeth line and Heathrow trains have delays this morning (Picture: Richard Baker/Getty)

Make your coffee extra strong if you’re travelling from London Paddington to Heathrow this morning – and allow extra time as there could be delays.

This is because passengers face cancellations and delays of up to 20 minutes on the route due to a safety inspection of the track between Paddington and Reading.

It is wreaking havoc on the Elizabeth line on the London Underground, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway trains, with disruption estimated to last until 9am.

Scroll down to see how the different services are affected and for the latest travel news.


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    Delays on Elizabeth line and Heathrow trains at Paddington


    • Delays on Elizabeth line and Heathrow trains at Paddington

    Londoners have woken up to wet weather – and delays on the rail network set to last throughout the rush hour.

    It comes after a safety inspection of the track between Paddington and Reading which has blocked some lines.

    Elizabeth line trains on the London Underground, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway trains could be delayed by up to 20 minutes, cancelled or revised, National Rail warned.

    It said the disruption is expected until 9am.

    Here are the affected routes.

    • Elizabeth line between Shenfield / London Paddington and Heathrow Airport and also between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Airport / Maidenhead / Reading
    • All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington
    • Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport


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