Travel chaos erupts as trains to major UK airport delayed and cancelled
Commuters and tourists are facing travel chaos this morning as several Heathrow-bound rail services have been delayed or cancelled after "reports of a casualty on the tracks" near Hanwell. National Rail is warning commuters that several services between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals could be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
TL;DR
- Commuters and tourists experienced travel chaos due to delays and cancellations on Heathrow-bound rail services.
- The disruption was caused by reports of a casualty on the tracks near Hanwell.
- Emergency services responded, and the lines have reopened, but trains may still be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
- Major disruption was expected until 12 pm.
- Affected lines included the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, and Heathrow Express.
- Hanwell and West Ealing stations were not served.
- British Transport Police confirmed a person was pronounced dead at the scene, with the incident not being treated as suspicious.