Sydney's rail network has been thrown into chaos during Wednesday's evening commute after a major power supply failure brought multiple train lines to a standstill.
The significant disruption has affected the T1 North Shore, Western & Northern Line, T2 Inner West & Leppington Line, T3 Bankstown Line, and T8 Airport & South Line, creating a domino effect across the city's transport network.
Commuters Face Lengthy Delays
Transport for NSW has confirmed that trains have stopped running between Central and Hornsby via Strathfield, while services on other affected lines are experiencing major delays. The situation has left thousands of evening commuters stranded at stations across the city.
Alternative transport arrangements are being organised, but officials warn that replacement buses will take considerable time to coordinate and deploy across the affected routes.
Power Supply Failure at Heart of Crisis
The disruption stems from a critical power supply issue that has impacted signalling systems and train operations. Emergency crews are currently working to resolve the technical fault, but no estimated time for full service restoration has been provided.
Commuters are being urged to allow extra travel time and consider alternative transport options where possible. The disruption comes at the worst possible time for Sydney workers heading home, with the situation expected to affect the entire evening peak period.
Regular updates are being provided through Transport for NSW's official channels, but the scale of the disruption suggests normal service is unlikely to resume before the evening commute concludes.
