Sydney train chaos: Issue at Sydenham causes delays across multiple train lines

Commuters heading home are facing major delays after urgent repairs at one critical station link causing a ripple effect across multiple train lines.

Commuters heading home are facing major delays after urgent repairs had to be completed at one critical station link causing a ripple effect across multiple train lines.

Trains on the Bankstown and Macarthur line are facing severe delays due after there was an urgent train repair at Sydenham.

While the issue has now been resolved, it is expected the network will continue to face delays throughout Wednesday evening.

People lining up to get on alternate trains at St Peters. Picture: Robbie Patterson

Commuters could face a long trip home due to train delays at Sydenham. Picture: Robbie Patterson

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Commuters have been advised that trains may stop on platforms or between stations for longer than normal while the incident is ongoing.

“We are diverting trains on the T2 [Inner West and Leppington], T3 [Bankstown], T4 [Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line] and T8 [Airport & South Line] lines as a result of the mechanical issue on one train that is stuck at Sydenham,” a Transport for NSW spokeswoman said.

“Repair crews are in attendance. We are working as hard we can to fix and move the train on and getting everyone else moving.”

Transport for NSW advises travellers to check transport apps, information screens and listen to announcements before getting on the train as some stopping patterns and departure platforms may change.