Travelers heading to Heathrow Airport are facing major disruptions as a broken down train has blocked the route, impacting Elizabeth line services. Currently, there are no trains running to Heathrow Airport, affecting both Heathrow Express services between London Paddington and Terminal 5, as well as Elizabeth line services between Terminal 5 and Shenfield. The disruption is expected to last until at least 10am, according to Network Rail.
Heathrow Express has been completely suspended, leading to some Elizabeth line services starting or ending at Hayes & Harlington or West Drayton instead. To help alleviate the situation, ticket acceptance is being implemented on the Piccadilly line, South Western Railway, and certain London Buses and RailAir routes.
Additionally, other travel updates in the area include the closure of the A47 in Norfolk due to a serious collision, with diversion routes in place, and partial closures on the Piccadilly line until September 1 for the introduction of new trains. Replacement bus services are available for affected passengers during this time.
For those traveling to Heathrow Airport, National Rail has provided advice to minimize the impact of the disruption. Passengers using Elizabeth line services may experience revised routes terminating or starting at Hayes & Harlington or West Drayton. To assist with their journey, ticket acceptance is in place on the Piccadilly line services between London and Heathrow Airport. As the Heathrow Express is currently suspended, alternative travel options are advised for passengers, including the use of South Western Railway services and London Buses routes.
Passengers with prepaid Heathrow Express tickets can utilize Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport at no extra cost. It is recommended to check for real-time journey updates using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner and keep hold of train tickets for potential compensation claims in case of delays. Stay informed and plan ahead to navigate through the travel disruptions effectively.