Heathrow Airport faces severe rail disruption over Christmas as major engineering work severs key express train links to central London during the festive period.

A defective section of track near Hayes & Harlington has caused severe delays on the Elizabeth line to Heathrow Airport, compounded by a separate bridge strike.

Travelers between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport experienced significant disruptions following a road vehicle bridge strike, alongside separate Elizabeth line issues.

Transport planners and officials are questioning whether the Heathrow Express should be decommissioned as part of a rail connectivity overhaul.