Transport chaos in Sydney as all peak hour trains heading west are affected by major failure

A signaling malfunction across Sydney train networks have triggered mass delays during the evening peak hour.

Commuters heading home on Thursday were warned services to and from the city’s west would remain stranded at Central Station ‘until urgent repairs are carried out’.

‘Trains are currently at stand and unable to pass through Granville due to urgent signal repairs,’ Transport New South Wales said in a statement to the Daily Telegraph.

‘Technicians are currently en route to the affected area in attempt to rectify the issue

‘Please delay non-essential travel and use alternative transport to complete your journey.’

Blue Mountains, Cumberland and Western Lines have been affected.

More to come.