A train accident in Strathfield has caused widespread commuter chaos in Sydney after high-voltage wires collapsed onto the top of a train, shutting down a large part of the rail network. The incident occurred amid severe weather warnings for the region, compounding travel disruptions for thousands of passengers.
Emergency services worked to free passengers from the stranded train, with no immediate reports of injuries. The collapse of the overhead wires led to the suspension of services on several major lines, causing significant delays during the evening peak period. Commuters were advised to seek alternative transport or delay travel until further notice.
The disruption comes as the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.85%, citing easing inflation. Meanwhile, political turmoil unfolded as the Coalition dissolved after the Nationals announced they would not re-enter an agreement with the Liberal party, citing policy differences.
In other news, the ACT Integrity Commission found that former judge Walter Sofronoff engaged in serious corrupt conduct during his inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann prosecution, after leaking an advance copy of his report to a journalist. Sofronoff is challenging the finding in the Federal Court, arguing parliamentary privilege protects the report.
