A freight train has derailed this morning, blocking tracks at West Ealing.
Shortly before 6:30am this morning, National Rail warned commuters of disruption to trainlines.
A spokesperson said: "An operational incident involving a derailed freight train at West Ealing is causing disruption to journeys running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading.
"As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or diverted.
"We anticipate disruption will continue until 12pm."
During the disruption, tickets will be accepted on alternative routes.
It is advised to check your routes before starting your journey.
Alternative routes
Elizabeth line tickets accepted on
- Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading
- Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals
- London Buses via any reasonable route
- London Underground via any reasonable route
- South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Reading
Great Western Railway accepted on
- Chiltern Railways between London Marylebone and Oxford / Banbury
- Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Reading via Maidenhead / Slough
- South Western Railway via any reasonable route
- London Underground between London Paddington and London Marylebone / London Waterloo
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