A water leak in West London has shut a tunnel, causing severe delays for passengers heading to Heathrow
People heading to Heathrow Airport are facing severe delays after a water leak caused a tunnel on the Elizabeth line to shut. Trains are running slower than usual between Hayes & Harlington and Terminals 4 and 5 whilst crews address the issue.
National Rail said the decision to shut the tunnel and initially suspend travel was made for safety reasons. It’s unclear when the route will fully reopen, with only one section of the line currently in operation.
Passengers are encouraged to use the Piccadilly line and local bus routes for the foreseeable, where possible. Tickets are being accepted on both at no extra cost.
The rest of the Elizabeth line has good service, according to Transport for London. Rail travel to Gatwick Airport also continues to be affected following a trackside fire overnight.
Firefighters were called to a blaze between the airport and Purley, in Croydon, at around 10pm yesterday (August 9), causing fewer trains to be bale to run this afternoon. Disruption is expected until at least 3pm.
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Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of travel disruption across London. Here’s what you need to know:
- There are severe delays between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminals 4 and 5 due to the closure of a tunnel following a water leak
- There are concerns around safety on the route, National Rail said
- It’s unclear when the route will fully reopen
- Trains to Gatwick Airport will be disrupted until at least 3pm following a trackside fire overnight.
