Vineyard, Sydney: Packed passenger train smashes into trailer at level crossing on Richmond line
- Train had 50 passengers on board
- No one was injured
A train with 50 passengers on board has collided with a trailer at a level crossing in Sydney.
Emergency services were called to the railway in Vineyard, in the city’s north-west, about 5am on Thursday after the train crashed into the trailer at low speed.
No one on board was injured and the operator was checked by ambulance crews as a precaution.
The police are investigating how the trailer ended up on the tracks.
Commuters have been told there will be no trains running along the western line between Riverstone and Mulgrave.
‘We are arranging replacement buses, but they are not available at the moment. Postpone your trip if possible. Please get in touch if you need help traveling,” Sydney Trains tweeted.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.