Damage to overhead electric wires blocks train lines between Paddington and Reading

Rail disruption to the west of London has prevented thousands of mourners from seeing the Queen’s funeral in the capital.

The lines between Paddington in west London and Reading have been blocked since about 6.30am because of damage to overhead electric wires, Network Rail said. Services run by GWR, Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line are affected.

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