Rush hour chaos on Elizabeth line between Paddington and Heathrow after fault
Briefly

Disruptions to Elizabeth Line services between Heathrow and Paddington are expected to last until noon due to a defective track, with delays of up to 30 minutes. This incident also affects Great Western Railway services and the Heathrow Express. Additionally, a broken down train at London Victoria is delaying Southeastern services, with complications arising from a recent strike by the Aslef union over a rejected pay increase. The Elizabeth Line sees over 700,000 journeys each weekday, heightening the impact of these disruptions.
The defective track in west London is causing delays on Elizabeth Line services between Heathrow and Paddington, with disruptions expected until noon on Wednesday.
TfL has warned passengers of severe delays during Wednesday's rush hour due to the faulty track affecting multiple train services, including on the Great Western Railway.
A broken down train at London Victoria is compounding issues, with Southeastern services delayed until at least 8:30 am after the train was rescued and tracks cleared.
The ongoing strike by the Aslef union follows a rejected 4.5 percent pay increase offer, further complicating the challenges faced by commuters in London.
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