A fire near London Paddington causes major rail disruption, including the cancellation of services to Heathrow Airport. Multiple outlets report that all lines between Paddington and Heathrow are blocked, with delays extending to services in the surrounding network.
BBC and National Rail-related reporting says the incident leads to a power or electricity supply failure, alongside the track blockage. The Guardian reports the electricity supply failure leaves lines between Paddington and Heathrow unable to operate. Other outlets describe the scene as smoke above the Paddington area, based on images shared on social media.
While the outlets differ slightly in wording, the core details are consistent: trains to and from Heathrow are cancelled, and there are no trains running between central London and the airport. Updates indicate disruption is ongoing, with severe delays and cancellations expected to continue for a period as rail operators respond to the incident.
