Fire at Southall Drives Delays on Heathrow Trains

Fire near Southall station forces Heathrow train disruptions to 11 pm.

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Fire at Southall Drives Delays on Heathrow Trains

On Sunday 11 January 2026, a fire at a 15‑tonne mixed‑recycling bin on Johnson Street, Southall, west London, spilled along the railway line between London Paddington and Reading. The blaze prompted the London Fire Brigade to deploy eight fire engines and 60 firefighters, and forced Transport for London to suspend the Elizabeth Line between Paddington and Heathrow, with service expected to resume by 11 pm. Great Western Rail (GWR) announced that, as of 8:26 pm, the fire was under control and all lines could run, but Heathrow Express services were halted until around 9 pm, with 15‑minute delays. Passengers were advised to use alternative routes.

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