Commuters warned to allow extra travel time after power surge affecting trains in Western Sydney

A power surge in Western Sydney has caused trains to be delayed for “up to 20 minutes” with the timetable expected to recover by the afternoon peak commute.

Commuters exiting a train at Clyde Railway Station.

A power surge in Western Sydney has delayed trains for “up to 20 minutes” with the timetable expected to recover by the afternoon peak commute.

NSW Transport has indicated on social media “stops may change at short notice” and commuters have been asked to check information screens before hopping on trains.

“Allow plenty of extra travel time due to power supply issues at Auburn earlier,” Sydney Trains posted on Twitter.

Allow up to 20 minutes extra travel time due to power supply issues at Auburn.

Stops may change at short notice.

Please listen for announcements and check information screens before getting on trains. pic.twitter.com/S68IfXF9WK

— T2 Sydney Trains (@T2SydneyTrains) January 6, 2025

“Some Leppington & Inner West Line trains may be diverted via Regents Park.”

A NSW Transport spokeswoman said the timetable is expected to recover before the afternoon peak.

A commuter on the line told The Daily Telegraph the 9.28am express train from Parramatta to the city only made it to Clyde before stopping at a red signal due to the power supply issue at Auburn.

Hi-vis workers can be seen in the distance at Auburn Station. Picture: Supplied

He said several rail workers dressed in hi-viz uniforms were seen walking east alongside the rail line from Clyde to an area near the former Clyburn rail platform.

He said the cancelled and delayed rail services has created overcrowding on bus services departing Parramatta.

More to come.

Originally published as Commuters warned to allow extra travel time after power surge affecting trains in Western Sydney