Train operations connecting Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station faced a temporary disruption on Wednesday morning due to a fire that was reported near the railway tracks. Passengers were informed that trains to Terminal 5 could be canceled or delayed by up to 30 minutes, as noted in an incident report from National Rail.
Although rail services resumed later, delays were anticipated to continue until noon local time. Details regarding the fire's exact location or its cause have yet to be disclosed by authorities, including the London Fire Brigade and Heathrow Airport management.
This incident occurs on the heels of a previous fire at an electrical substation that occurred last month, which resulted in a nearly 24-hour shutdown of operations at Heathrow. This earlier incident had a cascading effect, disrupting air travel for thousands of passengers globally.
As the situation unfolded, passengers at Paddington Station were left searching for alternative routes, illustrating the growing concerns around the airport's infrastructure resilience. Further information and updates are expected to follow as the investigation into the fire continues.
