Overview

• A train’s pantograph struck overhead wires near Homebush on Tuesday, bringing down a 1,500-volt cable and halting services across key Sydney train lines.
• Up to 300 passengers were trapped on the affected train for hours before being safely evacuated after power was isolated.
• Repair crews worked overnight to remove the train and restore power, with services resuming Wednesday morning but operating at reduced frequency.
• Commuters are advised to delay non-essential travel as residual delays and service gaps continue across most lines, with normal timetables expected to return by Thursday morning.
• An investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing, with officials ruling out maintenance issues and announcing a fare-free day on Monday as compensation.