London travel news LIVE: Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line trains disrupted by signal fault
A fault with the signalling system at Heathrow Airport is disrupting services running between Terminals 2 and 3 and Terminal 5.
The problem is forcing Heathrow Express to run a reduced service throughout the day. Two trains are departing from Paddington every hour instead of the usual four, with a similar reduction in service in the other direction from Heathrow.
Heathrow Express is flagging on its website that the reduced service is in place for the rest of Monday.
The issue is also affecting Elizabeth line trains with no service between Terminals 2 and 3 and Terminal 5.
Follow the latest updates below...
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Monday 16 September 2024 21:35 , Matt Watts
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Heathrow Express 'now running on time'
Monday 16 September 2024 12:17 , Robert Dex
Heathrow Express trains have said they are “now running on time” after earlier delays.
We are pleased to announce that following earlier disruptions, Heathrow Express trains to and from Heathrow are now running on time. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the disruption and wish you a smooth and pleasant journey.
— Heathrow Express (@HeathrowExpress) September 16, 2024
Good service on the Elizabeth Line
Monday 16 September 2024 12:13 , Robert Dex
TfL say there is now a ‘good service’ on the Elizabeth Line.
Good service on Jubilee Line after earlier delays
Monday 16 September 2024 11:51 , Robert Dex
TfL say there is now a good service on the Jubilee Line which was previously experiencing minor delays.
Travellers to and from Heathrow face 'residual disruption'
Monday 16 September 2024 11:48 , Robert Dex
National Rail Enquiries said “Residual disruption between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 5” was expected until 1pm.
⚠️#HeathrowTerminal5 - Residual disruption between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 5 expected until 13:00
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) September 16, 2024
Travellers face more Tube delays
Monday 16 September 2024 11:18 , Robert Dex
TfL said passengers face “minor delays” northbound between Willesden Green and Stanmore on the Jubilee Line “due to an earlier defective train at West Hampstead” and “severe delays” on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and Heathrow / Uxbridge due to an earlier signal failure at Oakwood.
Elizabeth Line tickets valid on the tube during Heathrow disruption
Monday 16 September 2024 10:59 , Robert Dex
Travellers struggling to get to Heathrow were told they could use Elizabeth Line tickets “on London Underground services via any reasonable route”.
🎫🟣#HeathrowTerminal5 - You can use your Elizabeth line ticket on London Underground services via any reasonable route
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) September 16, 2024
Elizabeth line also affected
Monday 16 September 2024 10:42 , Michael Howie
Elizabeth line trains are not running between Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, and Terminal 5, a consequence of the signal fault.
TfL is reporting a good service on the rest of the line.
Heathrow rail disruption
Monday 16 September 2024 10:41 , Michael Howie
Travellers heading to Heathrow are facing disruption with a signal fault at Terminal 5 hitting Heathrow Express services.
The issue is forcing Heathrow Express to run reduced service throughout the day.
One two trains are running per hour compared with the usual four.
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Monday 16 September 2024 10:39 , Michael Howie
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