British Transport Police has confirmed a person has died after a casualty on the tracks this morning. Officers were called to Hanwell railway station at around 6.30am, where the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Elizabeth line services were suspended after the incident, with no trains running between Paddington and Reading or Heathrow. Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway services were all suspended while emergency services responded.
This is a developing story. Updates will be added to the live blog below as the situation changes.
The suspension covered the western section of the Elizabeth line, which runs from Paddington through west London to Reading and Heathrow. Passengers travelling to Heathrow Airport and Reading this morning were affected, along with commuters on the Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway services that share the route.
All lines between Reading, Heathrow Terminals and London Paddington were initially closed while the scene was dealt with, but have since reopened. The Elizabeth line continues to experience major disruption, which is estimated to end by around 10am.
A similar incident on South Western Railway services between Feltham and Staines yesterday saw trains running normally again by the evening, after the line was closed for most of the afternoon. Major disruption has also hit services from King’s Cross this week, after overhead wire damage in North Yorkshire left passengers being told not to travel.
If you need support, or have been affected by the incident, you can call Samaritans on 116 123. The helpline is free and available 24 hours a day.
Updated: 11 November 2026 at 9.40am.
