25 Sep 2019 | 12:17 PM UTC
Australia: Significant train service delays in Sydney September 25
Technical issues cause significant train service delays in Sydney September 25; allow extra travel time
Event
Technical issues have caused significant delays in Sydney on the T1 North Shore and Western, T2 Inner West and Leppington, T9 Northern, Blue Mountains, and Central Coast and Newcastle lines on Wednesday, September 25. Buses have been dispatched to supplement some of the affected train services between Campbelltown and Macarthur, Hornsby and Berowra, and Schofields and Richmond.
Transportation delays are expected to last throughout the evening (local time). Increased road congestion is also to be anticipated as commuters seek alternative means of transportation.
Advice
Individuals in Sydney are advised to monitor developments to the situation, allow ample travel time, anticipate delays and other rail service disruptions, and seek alternative means of transportation.