Train delays in Sydney after derailment on the Blue Mountains line west of the city

Travel chaos hits Sydney as a train derails on a major line – with services cancelled and passengers forced onto replacement buses

A freight train has derailed on the Blue Mountains Line in Sydney’s far west
The incident happened early on Wednesday morning, causing major delays

By Holly Hales For Nca Newswire

Published: 22:42 GMT, 13 December 2022 | Updated: 23:03 GMT, 13 December 2022

A freight train has derailed on the Blue Mountains Line west of Sydney, causing major delays to services all across the city.

The incident took place at around 5am on Wednesday, according to the NSW Deputy Premier Paul O’Toole.

Parts of train routes T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T7, T8, and T9 are all affected, as well as the Blue Mountains Line, the Southern Line and the Shoalhaven line.

‘The derailment has caused significant damage to track infrastructure between Lawson and Linden, which will take some time to repair,’ he said.

‘As a result, 20 buses have been sourced to replace trains between Lithgow and Springwood, some are running now.’

There are also three trains operating a shuttle service between Katoomba and Lithgow.

TRAINS IMPACTED BY THE DERAILMENT

Buses are replacing trains between Katoomba and Springwood

Trains are running between Lithgow and Katoomba and also between Springwood and Penrith

Please allow plenty of extra travel time, listen for announcements and check transport apps for service updates

Lines affected are: T1 North Shore & Western Line, T2 Inner West and Leppington Line, T3 Bankstown Line, T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, T5 Cumberland Line, T7 Olympic Park Line, T8 Airport and South Line, T9 Northern Line, BMT Blue Mountains Line, CCN Central Coast & Newcastle Line, SCO South Coast Line, SHL Southern Highlands Line

Source: Transport NSW

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