Train delays between Paddington and Reading due to trespassers on the line

Update 7.35pm: National Rail has advised passengers to expect delays on the line between London Paddington and Reading until 9pm, following reports of trespassers in the West Drayton area. 

The company said disruption will affect Great Western Railway and Elizabeth line services, as well as Heathrow Express trains.

Trains travelling through Maidenhead and Slough are disrupted due to trespassers on the line, Great Western Railway has said.

The operator warned passengers to expect delays and revisions to scheduled services due to reports of people trespassing on the train tracks in the West Drayton area.

An update on the GWR website said trains would be unable to run on certain lines between London Paddington and Reading until the trespassers were away from the railway.

It warned passengers that disruption was expected to last until 8pm.

For the latest travel information, visit GWR’s website.