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Thursday 28 December 2023 8:00 am

Paddington rail services including Elizabeth Line suspended after person hit by train

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The rail collision happened around two miles from Paddington station.
The rail collision happened around two miles from Paddington station.

Rail services at the UK’s second busiest station are suspended after a person was struck by a train, Great Western Railway (GWR) said.

All lines serving London Paddington are blocked following the incident in the Slough area.

The incident is affecting GWR and Elizabeth line services.

Disruption is expected to continue until 11am.

GWR said: “It is with great sadness that we report a person has been struck by a train, leading to all lines being blocked.

“It is necessary to bring all trains in the affected area to an immediate stop.”

The emergency services are at the scene.

Press Association –  Neil Lancefield

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