Delays on Sydney train network after breakdown at Redfern

Commuters are warned to expect longer trips on several lines after a train broke down at one of the city’s busiest stations.

A broken down train at Redfern has caused significant delays on Sydney’s transport network on Friday. Picture: Supplied via 9 News

A broken down train at Redfern has caused significant delays on Sydney’s transport network on Friday, with some stranded commuters left crammed into packed carriages.

The repairs have impacted on several services but mostly affect the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line.

Shuttle services are running between Bondi Junction and Central. Cronulla and Sutherland and Hurstville and Waterfall while Sydney Trains staff work to rectify the issue.

Some services on that line will be diverted via the City Circle line.

Passengers on trains headed away from the city on the T2, T3 and T8 lines can also expect some delays.

Packed carriages for Sydney commuters this morning with delays across the network after a train broke down at Redfern.

Was your commute affected? #9News pic.twitter.com/LGstqNbPnm

— 9News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) January 29, 2021

Train services are resuming on the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line between Bondi Junction, Cronulla and Waterfall after a train requiring mechanical repairs at Redfern earlier.

Continue to allow additional travel time as some flow on delays may be experienced. pic.twitter.com/jX2X83cix2

— T4 Sydney Trains (@T4SydneyTrains) January 29, 2021

The delays hit commuters hardest during the morning peak, with trains first affected from around 8am.

Footage from a packed train at Hurstville station this morning shows passengers inside a fully packed train with those on the platform unable to jump on.

Other frustrated travellers went to social media to vent their frustrations at lengthy wait times.

absolutely beaten up by sydney trains today, friends

accidentally slept in a bit. whoops. go to train station. get on train. get off at Sydenham. stare in horror at "next Eastern Suburbs train in 20 minutes, 40 minutes, 60 minutes"

train breakdown at redfern. fml.

— aggressive deaccessioner is aggressive (@k_loulee) January 28, 2021

First day of school and sydney trains never fails to surprise me pic.twitter.com/bkB78RHRqD

— kimmie (@knt088) January 28, 2021

It remains unclear when services will return to normal.

Sydney Trains has been contacted for comment.