Derailed freight train blocks line between Reading and London Paddington
There's disruption on the trains this morning (5 April) between Reading and London Paddington because of a derailed freight train.
Great Western Railways says some lines are blocked and train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed or revised with disruption is expected until 12:00.
In a statement on their website the operator apologised to its customers:
"Apologies to customers, a freight train has derailed between London Paddington and Slough closing some of the lines.
"Stopping services between Didcot Parkway and London Paddington will only operate between Didcot and Reading.
Services between Bedwyn/Newbury and London Paddington will only operate between Bedwyn/Newbury and Reading.
Customers should utilise GWR high speed services between Reading and London Paddington to complete their journeys."