London travel news LIVE: Heathrow trains hit by 'flooding' with major disruption on Elizabeth line

London travel news LIVE: Heathrow trains hit by 'flooding' with major disruption on Elizabeth line

National Rail is reporting that a tunnel has been closed for safety reasons
First of ten new Elizabeth line trains being tested ahead of rollout later this year

Trains between central London and Heathrow are disrupted on Monday morning due to “flooding” between Hayes & Harlington and the airport.

Transport for London (TfL) is reporting no service between the west London station and Heathrow terminals and severe delays on the lines to Paddington.

National Rail is reporting that a tunnel has been closed for safety reasons, meaning fewer trains are able to run. Heathrow Express is running a reduced service.

The disruption is expected to last until 9am, according to National Rail.

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There are severe delays on the Elizabeth line between Hayes & Harlington and Paddington in both directions.

The line is also part suspended between Heathrow terminals 4 & 5 and Hayes & Harlington.

This is due to flooding.

Tunnel closure impacts trains to Heathrow

There is a reduced service on Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express trains to and from Heathrow terminals, National Rail is reporting.

This is due to a tunnel being closed for safety reasons between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow terminals.

Disruption is expected until 9am.

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