Sydney commuters stranded as train network rocked by delays, power outages

Hundreds of commuters have been left stranded during the peak hour rush after a power outage halted one of Australia’s biggest train networks.

Commuters have been left stranded at a busy Sydney train station ahead of peak hour as a power outage at Strathfield station in the city’s west brings multiple lines to a halt.

Those travelling on the T1, T2, T3 and T9 lines on Tuesday afternoon have been urged to allow plenty of time and look for alternative ways to get home.

If you're travelling on @T1SydneyTrains#WesternLine & #NorthShoreLine, @T2SydneyTrains, @T3SydneyTrains and @T9SydneyTrains, please allow plenty of extra travel time or delay travel due to overhead power supply issues at Strathfield, and look at alternative ways to get home if… pic.twitter.com/WddidrfQw2

— Sydney Trains & NSW TrainLink Info (@TrainsInfo) May 20, 2025

A sign at one train station reads: “No trains are currently operating between Central and Homebush.”

More to come.

Originally published as Sydney commuters stranded as train network rocked by delays, power outages