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HS2 works: Paddington trains to be diverted to Euston and Elizabeth line disrupted

Evening Standard
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Elizabeth line the UK ’s busiest rail line, with more than 700,000 passengers a day will not run between Ealing Broadway and Paddington .

GWR admits it faces a “huge” logistical challenge but was determined to take its passengers direct into central London , though journey times will be about 15 minutes longer.

The line closures at Old Oak Common will also force the temporary closure of GWR ’s North Pole train depot. It is looking to set up a series of mini depots across its network, including at Didcot Railway Centre museum. Create a FREE account to continue reading Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. Join our community where you can: comment on stories; sign up to newsletters; enter competitions and access content on our app..

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