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Train cancellation alert amid ‘fault’ near London Paddington
GWR has issued a statement warning travellers that train services running between London Paddington and Reading may be cancelled or delayed.
This could impact a number of Oxford-based passengers, commuting from or back to the capital after work.
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Travel Update – 11/08 Due to a fault in the signalling system between London Paddington and Reading, fewer trains can run.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 20:30Check your journey at…
— GWR (@GWRHelp) August 11, 2026
According to the company the disruption is due to a fault with the signalling system.
A spokesperson said: “Due to a fault in the signalling system between London Paddington and Reading, fewer trains can run.
“Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 20:30.”