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| Train derails at Paddington: No services in or out of the station | Train derails at Paddington: No services in or out of the station |
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| An empty train has derailed outside London Paddington leading to the cancellation of all services in or out of the west London station. | |
| Network Rail said an empty train went past a red signal outside the station activating an automatic derailment. Overhead power lines also came down. | |
| No passengers were on board and there were no injuries but many lines are currently blocked. | |
| The company advised passengers to travel by alternative routes. | The company advised passengers to travel by alternative routes. |
| It said it was "working to reopen lines as quickly as possible" but widespread disruption would be likely until about 22:15 BST. | |
| Heathrow Express Services have also been suspended due to a loss of power at the station. | |
| A spokesman for Network Rail said: "We have reopened some lines but passengers should go online to look at alternative travel options which are available to them. | |
| "We are working to reopen all lines as quickly as possible." | |
| Passengers have taken to social media to describe their frustration at the delays. | |
| Azzy tweeted: "Can't get to Cornwall tonight then because I'll miss my connection at Plymouth", while Tanbir said: "@GWRHelp stuck on the train into #londonpaddington going to miss an event I've paid for, really annoyed!" |