Train services resume after fire causes major disruption between Heathrow and PaddingtonThe grass fire near a train track resulted in cancellations and delays between Paddington and Reading on Saturday
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Train services from London Paddington to Heathrow have resumed following major disruption caused by a fire.
The grass fire near a train track resulted in cancellations and delays between Paddington and Reading on Saturday afternoon.
The blaze at Scrubs Lane in North Kensington caused an electricity supply failure which blocked all lines between the major transport hub and Heathrow Airport.
In an update on Sunday morning, National Rail said disruption to the Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway (GWR) had ended.
Departure boards went black at Paddington Station after a fire caused major disruptionPA
Separately, National Rail said pre-planned engineering work between London Paddington and Burnham would close some lines on Sunday morning, with all lines between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway closed early in the morning.
As a result of the works, Elizabeth line services will not run between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 7.40am.
After 7.40am on Sunday, Elizabeth line trains to and from Maidenhead and Reading will run to an amended timetable.
GWR services will also be impacted, with early morning trains rescheduled.
A reduced local service will also run between London Paddington and Reading and Didcot Parkway.
London Fire Brigade said six fire engines and around 40 crew members tackled the blaze near Scrubs Lane, North Kensington, where it was called at just after 4.10pm on Saturday.
It added that 380 passengers left stranded on an Elizabeth Line train were evacuated by the fire service and Transport for London (TfL).
Photos on social media showed large plumes of smoke rising from the Paddington area.
GWR reported on Sunday morning it was running a “good service” across most of its network after earlier disruptions.
Elsewhere a power cut at Manor Park meant trains were unable to call at the station early on Sunday morning and ran non stop between Ilford and Forest Gate.
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The disruption was cleared before 8am, National Rail said.
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