30 Mar 2023 | 12:18 PM UTC
UK: Rail disruptions to continue through March 30 following trackside fire near Maidenhead Station March 29 /update 1
Rail disruptions through Maidenhead Station, UK, ongoing March 30 following trackside fire March 29; service delays and cancelations likely.
Event
Disruptions to rail services through Maidenhead Station are set to continue through the end of service on March 30 following a trackside fire near the station on March 29. Two of the station's four lines, which serve locations in Reading, Slough, and London, remain closed. Rail delays of up to 30 minutes, as well as train cancelations, are expected.
Disruptions are impacting Great Western Railway services and the Elizabeth Line between Reading, Marlow, and Slough, as well as London's Paddington and Waterloo stations. The Elizabeth line stations of Taplow and Burnham remain closed. However, Heathrow Express services are operating normally. Tickets are being accepted on alternative routes.
Advice
Check rail services for disruptions prior to travel and plan alternative routes if necessary. Allow extra time to complete journeys.