Firefighters assisted Transport for London, Network Rail and British Transport Police with several incidents following a power failure between Paddington and Ladbroke Grove train stations.
Firefighters assisted partners at Ladbroke Grove Underground Station after an overheard line fell. Around 1000 passengers on a nine-carriage train were returned to Paddington Station after the track was confirmed to be clear. The Brigade was called at 1929 and the incident was over for firefighters at 2236. Two fire engines and around 10 firefighters from North Kensington and Kensington fire stations attended the scene.
At Hanwell Railway Station, three fire engines and around 15 firefighters assisted with the evacuation of a passenger train carrying 165 passengers and another carrying 250 passengers. There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade was called at 2002 and the incident was over for firefighters at 2247. Firefighters from Southall, Heston and Ealing Fire Stations attended the scene.
At Acklam Road in Notting Hill, two fire engines and around 10 firefighters from North Kensington and Paddington Fire Stations worked with partners to make the scene safe after approximately 1000 passengers on a nine-carriage train were evacuated from the tracks to safety. There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade was called at 2117 and the incident was over for firefighters at 2211.