Update 4.30pm: National Rail has warned that disruption to trains operating between London Paddington and Reading is expected to last until the end of today (April 8). "Trains between Reading / Heathrow Terminals and London Paddington are returning to normal but may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. GWR said: "Local stopping services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway/Newbury will only run between Reading and Didcot Parkway/Newbury. An update on the National Rail website said: “A broken rail in the West Drayton area means that some lines towards London Paddington are blocked. “As a result trains running between Reading and London Paddington may be delayed by up to 10 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Source: Express April 08, 2026 14:40 UTC