Damage to the overhead wires between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway
Damage to the overhead wires, affecting trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway, from about 07:40. Trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 00:55. 1 train arrived 30 or more minutes late.
What Happened
- First cancellation from Didcot Parkway.
- Damage to the overhead wires.
- First train through reached London Paddington.
“Due to damage to the overhead wires, services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway (in both directions) will be revised to operate in two sections. Between London Paddington and Reading trains will operate as scheduled with a separate shuttle service running between Reading and Didcot Parkway. Passengers who would normally travel on these services as a through train to / from Didcot Parkway and stations via Cholsey and Tilehurst will need to change trains at Reading.”
Source: National Rail
Trains Affected
| Booked | Train | What Happened |
|---|---|---|
| 07:17 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Terminated Short |
| 07:17 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 07:38 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 07:43 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 07:43 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Terminated Short |
| 07:57 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 08:07 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 08:16 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 08:36 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 08:38 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 09:08 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 09:14 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 09:38 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 09:43 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 10:08 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 10:11 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 10:35 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 10:38 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 11:06 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 11:08 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 11:35 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
| 11:38 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 12:08 | London Paddington → Didcot Parkway | Terminated Short |
| 12:13 | Didcot Parkway → London Paddington | Cancelled |
Can I Claim?
Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Great Western Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.
Questions
What happened to London Paddington to Didcot Parkway trains on Wednesday 4 November 2026?
Damage to the overhead wires, affecting trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway, from about 07:40. Trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 00:55. 1 train arrived 30 or more minutes late.
How much Delay Repay can I get?
Great Western Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.
When is the last day to claim?
You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Wednesday 2 December 2026.
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