A GWR train. Image via PA
TRAINS from London Paddington to Reading have been cancelled after cracks were found in Hitachi carriages.
A number of Class 800 series Hitachi trains in use by several train companies, including Great Western Railway, have been withdrawn from service for precautionary safety checks.
As a result, GWR has cancelled a “significant number” of long-distance train services on Sunday 9 May.
Cancellations could also last into next week.
Local services are running, however, but GWR expects them to be very busy.
Customers are advised not to travel on Sunday 9 May and refunds will be provided where bookings have been made.