A curious koala has been spotted taking a leisurely stroll through a train station before falling inches from the tracks.
The marsupial was captured on CCTV wandering around Casula train station, in Sydney’s south-west, early on Friday morning.
The furry fare evader squeezed through a gate and made his way to the platform, ignoring the gap as he came dangerously close to the edge of the platform.
It then walked up the stairs to the pedestrian bridge, where it was spotted by a guard from a passing train who alerted the safety control center.
Trains were warned to slow down through the station for the koala’s safety.
Two NSW Police officers escorted the koala back over the station fence.
Transport for NSW posted the video on its Facebook page with the caption: “Sir, are you koalafied to be standing over the yellow line like that?”
Aussies were quick to share their thoughts on the furry commuter.
A curious koala has been spotted taking a leisurely tour of a train station before getting dangerously close to the tracks (pictured)
Two NSW Police officers escorted the koala back over the station fence (pictured)
“Just another day in Australia,” said one.
“Surprised the police didn’t chase him for an opal card to see if he tapped,” a second Australian wrote.
“Look, I’m not complaining if my train is delayed because of this,” said a third.
Others took the opportunity to lament Australia’s dwindling koala habitat.
“It’s quite sad that due to deforestation and clearing of Koala habitat, these precious creatures have nowhere to go,” wrote another.
“Poor little darling… we’re just taking everything away from our wildlife,” a third commented.
‘Absolutely heartbreaking this poor displaced koala.’
A spokesperson for Transport for NSW told Daily Mail Australia: “All passengers, large and small, are reminded to stay behind the yellow line.”
The koala casually walked up the stairs to the pedestrian bridge (photo)