Commuter chaos as reports person struck by train in Sydney’s west

Commuters are being warned to expect delays as train lines have had to be stopped in Sydney’s west following reports a person was struck by a train.

Emergency services are rushing to the scene where there are reports a person has been struck by a train in Sydney’s west.

It is believed the incident occurred at Kingswood shortly after 7am on Tuesday.

A police spokesperson has indicated the incident was self-harm.

Trains on the Western Line are not running between St Marys and Penrith due to the incident.

Emergency services are on their way to Kingswood to treat a person hit by a train. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

Sydney Trains are contacting bus companies to arrange replacement buses, however none are available right now.

The Transport Management Centre is warning passengers to allow plenty of extra travel time, to listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates.

Originally published as Commuter chaos as reports person struck by train in Sydney’s west