Update on Sydney Trains services

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Passengers on the T1, T2, T3, T5, T8 and T9 lines are still being advised to delay all non-essential travel or to use alternative modes of transport to reach their destination this evening.

Sydney Trains is investigating the root cause of the incident which disrupted power around the Homebush and Strathfield area and impacted rail services across the majority of the train network.

Just after 2:30pm today (20 May 2025) a Waratah train became entangled in the overhead wiring at Homebush station, causing substantial damage and two additional trains also impacted.

All four trains with passengers stuck on board have been evacuated safely after qualified staff arrived onsite to ensure the trains and site were made safe, which was a priority.

We have emergency crews and engineering teams on the ground working hard through the night to inspect, rectify the damage and restore what services we can for the morning peak, but passengers will see substantial impacts for the rest of the evening. An update will be provided once we have a clear understanding of tomorrow morning’s impacts and communicate to passengers.

Shuttle bussing is in place between Lidcombe and Ashfield. Sydney Trains is running the following services:

  • T1 Western: Penrith to Olympic Park shuttle
  • T1 North Shore: Hornsby to Hornsby via T1 and T9 and Gordon to Berowra
  • T2 Leppington: Leppington to Lidcombe via Granville shuttles
  • T3 Liverpool: Liverpool to Lidcombe via Regents Park shuttles
  • T4 Illawarra: No Impact
  • T5 Richmond: Richmond to Blacktown shuttles
  • T8 Airport & South: Macarthur to Central via East H Hills/Airport and Sydenham to City Circle shuttles
  • T9 Northern: Limited service
  • Blue Mountains: Lithgow/Mt Victoria to Penrith shuttles
  • Central Coast & Newcastle: Limited services
  • There is no impact to the T6 Bankstown or the South Coast Lines.

The Metro, Light Rail and local buses are not impacted.

Stops and platforms may change at short notice and customers may need to change their trip.

Passengers should listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates.

For the latest public transport information, visit www.transportnsw.info or download a transport app.

Sydney Trains apologises to passengers for the inconvenience this has caused.

 

 

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