24 August 2026
Australia news live: Sydney trains plagued by morning cancellations due to ‘urgent’ repairs to overhead wires
Commuters warned journey may take an extra 45 minutes as ‘limited’ buses replace north short trains. Follow today’s news live The repairs are expected to be completed by 10:00am. We have very heavy weights that hang off to the side that keep the tension, keep the wires held up. One of those counterweights failed last night. Limited buses are replacing trains from Gordon, all stations to Chatswood only due to urgent overhead wiring repairs at Chatswood.
About this report
Downunder Voices provides an independently written summary and community perspective based on information published by the original source. The original publisher remains responsible for its reporting.
Join our community
Follow Downunder Voices
Join thousands of readers following news and community stories from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
