Chaos as trains cancelled, major delays
Written by admin on September 9, 2024
Train services have been cancelled as major delays rock Sydney’s train network.
The T1, T2, T3, T8 and T9 train lines were all affected on Monday morning as “urgent track repairs” must be undertaken at Central Station, with a photo shared by Sydney Trains & NSW TrainLink Info on X capturing a cracked track.
“Some trains are running late across various lines this morning due to urgent track repairs at Central. Here is an image of the culprit,” the post read.
“Our team is on site and working to rectify this issue ASAP. We thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding.”
More than a third of all services running from Burwood were cancelled between 8am and 9am, with other services facing major delays, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Transport for NSW’s rail operations director Jas Tumber said delays were caused by a broken rail at Central Station, according to 2GB.
“Because it is a significant broken rail we are having to cut a section of the rail out and replace it this morning, which as you can imagine, logistically is very complex to do while we’re still operating the network,” Mr Tumber told 2GB.
Transport for NSW have advised commuters to allow extra travel time.
“Trains are not running to normal timetable on the T1 North Shore Line and T9 Northern Line due to urgent track repairs at Central,” a Transport for NSW alert states.
“Trains are delayed on both lines, but are still operating between Wynyard and Hornsby and between Hornsby and Berowra.
“Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time, listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates.
“Passengers should consider alternative transport including Metro services or local buses.
“Passengers should also expect delays on the T2 Inner West & Leppington, T3 Bankstown and T8 Airport & South Line.”
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Uber fares exploded, with trips between Burwood and Central Station costing an average of $70 as of 8.30am.
However, that fare quickly dropped down.
It follows a deal between the NSW government and Uber to limit surge pricing when the transport network is down.
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