Passenger chaos as trains brought to standstill in west London

Faulty electric cables cause hours of disruption for passengers and many people are still trapped onboard trains

Train passengers have suffered significant delays due to damaging overhead electric cables in west London.

All trains have been stopped between London Paddington and Reading, Network Rail Western confirmed. Great Western Railway said disruption was expected on the London Paddington to Reading line until the end of Thursday. The disruption also affects the Elizabeth line.