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Crossrail Heathrow Trains Not Stopping at West Ealing?

Looking at the map here (https://londonist.com/london/transport/how-frequently-will-crossrail-trains-run) the Heathrow bound trains will be stopping at Hanwell and Acton Main Line but not West Ealing.That would mean a change of trains required - in fact two if you are going to Terminal 5.If accurate seems bizarre that West Ealing will be the only station on the line between Paddington and Heathrow without a direct link. Anyone in a position to confirm or otherwise?

Philip Coe ● 2800d4 Comments

There's another article at https://www.londonreconnections.com/2018/crossrail-timetable-for-success/which seems to give good news for West Ealing !

Tim Henderson ● 2785d

Andy, Thanks for that. Concentrating on the map (which I must say seems quite detailed) I had missed that qualifying statement.

Philip Coe ● 2794d

I’ll wait for the official announcement. That article states “We've put together the above map on what we think will happen...” which means it’s conjecture. (In answer to your question, no I’m not in a position to confirm!)

Andy Hamm ● 2794d

A neighbour suggested that this maybe because of only the two platforms (3 & 4 - presumably 1 & 2 demolished sometime ago) on the "slow" lanes. But is not that the same at Acton and Hanwell?

Philip Coe ● 2794d