COMMUTERS are warned to expect delays between Reading and London Paddington due to animals being on the train tracks.

Network Railway has warned people to expect delays on Wednesday (September 6) due to animals being spotted on the track.

It is unknown what type of animals are on the track and how long they have been there.

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In a statement published online, Network Railway said: “Due to animals on the railway between Reading and London Paddington some lines are blocked”.

It has warned commuters that train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 50 minutes and that disruption is expected until midday.