Commuters face rush hour chaos between Reading and London ahead of Tube strikes

A points failure at Slough is affecting trains between Reading and Paddington (Picture: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Commuters on the Elizabeth Line and other trains into London face major disruption today after a points failure near Slough.

Great Western Railway passengers are being warned to expect cancellations, delays and revisions until 3pm.

The problems are affecting services across the GWR network, centring on London Paddington station.

Meanwhile, there are severe delays on the Elizabeth Line between Hayes & Harlington and Reading.

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