Sydney trains: Urgent track work at Central Station sparks commuter chaos

  • Chaos among commuters on trains in Sydney
  • Services cancelled and delayed

Urgent track works have caused chaos among commuters and disruptions to train services on key lines.

Sydney Trains announced on Monday morning that urgent track repairs are being carried out at Central Station.

Several lines have been affected, including the Northern Line, Inner West, Leppington Line and Western Line.

A number of trains have been cancelled and other services have been delayed.

Commuters express their frustrations via the social media platform X.

‘Another day, another delay. Sydney trains continue to let millions down,’ wrote one.

‘What happened to proactive repairs? No, slow reactive repairs for Sydney trains!’

Another added: ‘S***y Sydney trains always run something during peak hours.’

Sydney Trains announced on Monday morning that urgent track repairs are being carried out at Central Station

A number of trains have been cancelled, while other services have been delayed

A number of trains have been cancelled, while other services have been delayed

Another angry commuter added: ‘Hey Sydney Trains, your service is rubbish! How much time or money do you need to spend to improve your behaviour for good?’.

“Left early to get to work early, only now my train is stuck,” someone wrote.

“Sydney Trains is about the only company that can underperform at best and still be acceptable,” said another.

Sydney Trains urged passengers to allow extra travel time.

“Please allow extra travel time due to urgent track works at Central,” a warning read.

‘Services may be less frequent, journeys may take longer than normal and stops may be changed at short notice.

Check transportation apps, information screens and listen to announcements.