Commuters warned of peak hour delays as backlog of Sydney trains with uncertain wait times after track signal repairs
Transport for NSW said passengers should allow extra time on the T2 Inner West, T3 Liverpool and T8 Airport and South lines due to urgent repairs required between Town Hall and Central stations.
Trains earlier today came to a halt at around 10am as a result of the issues with track signals at Town Hall, which saw services backed up all the way to Ashfield.
Some services left passengers stranded on the track for close to an hour before being resolved just before midday.
However, a Transport for NSW spokesperson said customers this evening are set to feel the residual effect of the delay with services confirmed to be pushed back in a backlog with unknown wait times.
Some services have also been cancelled or adjusted to limited stops.
'Buses have been requested to supplement trains on the T8 Airport & South Line between Central, Domestic Airport and International Airport, as well as between Campbelltown and Macarthur,' the spokesperson said.
Passengers have also been advised to check ongoing information and listen to announcements before boarding any services.
The delay comes the same day as Minister for Transport John Graham celebrated one year of the Metro train service from Sydenham station, a transport service that has gained in popularity since the extension to the line was opened.
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