THERE is disruption on trains heading through Swindon due to a fire near London Paddington.
All services were delayed or cancelled so passengers are being asked to check before they leave.
The incident was due to a fire on a train near Twyford in Berkshire.
It is not thought to be serious but the disruption is expected to last for much of the morning.
Network Rail says all lines are now open again but with services now delayed by about 30 minutes.
Emergency services are dealing with an incident near Twyford. Lines are closed between Reading & Maidenhead. Updates to follow.
— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) May 18, 2016
#Slough All lines are open. Apologies if you have been affected. Please check @nationalrailenq for service information.
— Network Rail (@networkrail) May 18, 2016
There are delays of up to 30 minutes between Reading & Maidenhead because emergency services were dealing with an incident earlier.
— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) May 18, 2016
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