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Mourners prevented from attending Queen’s funeral by rail disruption

Damage to overhead electric wires blocks train lines between Paddington and Reading

The Guardian - UK

Mourners to miss Queen’s funeral as rail lines to Paddington blocked

All lines between Paddington in west London and Reading in Berkshire are blocked because of damage to overhead electric wires.

The Independent UK

The last person in the line: joy and sadness as stewards close queue for Queen’s lying in state

Hundreds of thousands of people made pilgrimage to pay respects to late monarch over past four days

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Railway line to London Paddington blocked as trains expected to be ‘much busier than usual’

Extra trains will run during the day with night trains planned on key intercity routes

The Independent UK

Thousands to miss Queen funeral as train lines to Paddington blocked - updated

UK facing one of its biggest transport operations

Wales Online

No trains between Paddington and Reading ALL DAY sparking travel chaos for mourners on day of Queen’s funeral

Services run by GWR, Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line are affected after the fault at Hayes & Harlington

Evening Standard

Mourners’ rail journeys disrupted by damaged overhead wires

All lines between Paddington and Slough are blocked due to the problem.

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Why are there more rail strikes and which routes are affected?

Passengers can expect to be told to attempt to travel only if essential, but as with previous strike days many trains will run

The Independent UK

Train travellers asked to avoid two stations during King Charles III's visit to Wales

Transport for Wales has also issued details about services on the day of the Queen's funeral

Wales Online

GWR launches pay-as-you-go smartcard as travellers can tap in and out of stations

They will automatically calculate the best fare

Bristol Post

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK

Rail strikes: Which trains are running on Saturday?

Many of the UK’s trains services will be off-limits

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The Independent UK

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Independent UK

Train strikes: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

Following June’s widespread train cancellations, the UK will see three days of rail chaos due to strikes

The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK

Rail strikes: Which trains are running on Thursday and Saturday?

Many of the UK’s trains services will be off-limits

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The Independent UK

Rail strikes: Which trains are running on Thursday and Saturday?

Many of the UK’s trains services will be off-limits

The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

Bristol Post

Rail strikes in Bristol: GWR running no Temple Meads trains on Saturday

Passengers have been advised to find alternative routes

Wales Online

Train strikes in Wales: How industrial action on August 13, 18, and 20 will affect your journey

Many train routes will have no services in operation and the AA has issued a road warning

Daily Mirror

Woman in wheelchair left to sit in own urine for hours after train breaks down

Judy Lawson, 55, boarded her 7.15pm train from St Ives but it was kept stationary for around three hours - while her chair did not fit in the disabled toilet on the service

Bristol Post

Rail strikes: How will Bristol routes be affected and will my train be cancelled?

Passengers have been advised to find alternative routes

The Independent UK

Train strikes: Drivers’ walkout on seven rail networks prompts long queues for buses

Drivers are warned to expect busier roads than usual as strike causes severe disruption

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