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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Paddington station closure causes Tuesday morning rush-hour chaos

Simon Calder

London Paddington, one of Britain’s 10 busiest rail stations, has remained almost completely closed for Tuesday morning rush hour.

The station, which is the terminus for trains to the West of England and South Wales, was out of action for most of Monday because of overhead wire damage – wrecking the travel plans for tens of thousands of people hoping to be in the capital for the Queen’s state funeral.

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