Heathrow rail engineering works: 16 & 17 November

Due to planned engineering works, there will be no Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line services to or from Heathrow on Saturday 16 November and Sunday 17 November.

Piccadilly line services will be running as normal on both days.


Passengers should plan their journeys before travelling, and allow for additional time where necessary as trains that are running will be much busier than normal.

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Hold luggage banned items

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For safety reasons, the following items cannot be taken on to an aircraft. Please do not pack them in either hand baggage or hold luggage.

  • Flammable liquids and solids
  • Oxidisers such as bleaching powders
  • Organic peroxides
  • Tear gas devices or any gas cylinders
  • Infectious substances such as live virus materials
  • Wet-cell car batteries
  • Magnetrons. Instruments containing mercury
  • Instruments containing magnets
  • Fireworks and pyrotechnics
  • Non-safety matches
  • Fire lighter, lighter fuel, paints, thinners
  • Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weedkiller
  • Radioactive materials, acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda
  • Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper
  • Vehicle fuel system components which have contained fuel
  • Explosives, ammunition, detonators and related equipment
  • Smoke canisters and smoke cartridges.

Packing tips - please ensure that:

  • Loose straps
    Loose straps

    All loose straps are tied up or removed

  • Fasten flaps
    Fasten flaps

    All flaps are securely fastened

  • Secure handles
    Secure handles

    Extendable handles are retracted or secured

  • Remove old tags
    Remove old tags

    Old tags and barcodes are removed

When deciding what to pack, please bear in mind:

  • Don't gift wrap
    Don't gift wrap

    Don’t wrap gifts as security staff may wish to view them

  • Utilise your carry-on
    Utilise your carry-on

    Carrying in your hand baggage can mean a little extra comfort at the end of a long-haul flight, or if hold baggage is delayed

  • Carry for yourself
    Carry for yourself

    Never carry anything on to an aircraft for anyone else

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