Sydney train delays: Police called over trespasser between Westmead and Parramatta

Commuters are facing massive delays after a “trespasser” on tracks near one of Sydney’s busiest stations brought trains to a standstill for hours.

Afternoon commuters were held up for more than three hours today after a “trespasser” jumped onto the train tracks at a station in western Sydney.

Police rushed to the scene just after 4.30pm today to reports of a “trespasser on the tracks” between Parramatta and Westmead Station.

The incident affected almost the entire Sydney Trains network with the person forcing trains to be held at stations across the city.

NSW Police confirmed the incident had ended at 7.30pm and trains were back up and running.

“Major flow on delays will continue as trains start to resume again,” Sydney Trains warned.

Trains have resumed at Parramatta following an earlier police operation. Police thank the community for their patience.

— NSW Police Force (@nswpolice) May 10, 2021

The situation is being investigated as a mental health incident.

Footage seen by news.com.au showed a man running along the tracks before appearing to look over a train bridge and jumping back down.

“A police operation is underway at the O’Connell St overpass near Parramatta Railway Station. Specialist resources are on the way to the scene,” a Sydney Trains spokesperson said earlier.

Multiple train lines were affected by the incident, with the T1, T2 and T5 lines the worst impacted.

Trains that run on the line between Westmead and Parramatta were suspended in both directions with commuters stuck at Central Station for hours and some taking to social media to vent about being unable to get home.

An announcer at Central Station earlier said there were more than 30 trains stuck between Central and Parramatta and the onflow effects were impacting most lines.

#BlueMountainsLine services have now been suspended due to a police operation at Westmead.

Delay any non-essential travel or arrange alternative transport if possible.

Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/f7kCM4fFQ9

— NSW TrainLink West (@TrainLinkWest) May 10, 2021

A limited shuttle train service is operating on the #WesternLine between Blacktown and Richmond or Penrith/Emu Plains.

All other #WesternLine services are currently suspended.

Please allow plenty of extra travel time. More updates to follow.

— T1 Sydney Trains (@T1SydneyTrains) May 10, 2021

Major delays are affecting T2 services due to a police operation at Westmead. Trains are held at some locations.

Please delay any non-essential travel or arrange alternative travel.

Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/CZsntRRQIS

— T2 Sydney Trains (@T2SydneyTrains) May 10, 2021

#NorthernLine services are experiencing major delays due to a police operation at Westmead.

Please allow plenty of extra travel time if you need to travel, or delay any non-essential travel where possible.

Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/oOsk62pUuP

— T9 Sydney Trains (@T9SydneyTrains) May 10, 2021

T5 services are now suspended due to a police operation at Westmead.

Delay any non-essential travel or arrange alternative transport if possible.

Updates to follow as more information becomes available. pic.twitter.com/zZBYkl7CFP

— T5 Sydney Trains (@T5SydneyTrains) May 10, 2021