Peak-hour commuters are facing major delays in Sydney as some train services are cancelled.
Transport New South Wales officials say a “staff resourcing issue” is causing the cancellations, with commuters urged to allow for up to an extra 60 minutes travel time.
T1 Western and T5 Cumberland lines have completely stopped in both directions and commuters are having to use an alternative bus service.
The T1 North Shore and the T2 Inner West and Leppington lines are also expected to be affected for up to an hour.
“A limited number of buses are replacing trains between Parramatta and St Marys, and between Parramatta and Richmond on the T1 Western Line, the T5 Cumberland Line and the Blue Mountains Line due to a staff resourcing issue,” a Transport NSW spokesperson said.
“Sydney Trains apologises for the inconvenience and thanks our passengers for their patience.”
“Allow up to 60 minutes extra travel time due to a staff resourcing issue,” writes T2 Sydney Trains on Twitter.
“There may be larger than normal gaps in service, trips may take longer than usual and stops may change at short notice.”
T4 lines, including Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra, were also affected, but to a lesser degree, with commuters warned to account for an extra 10 minutes travel time.
The Northern Line, T9, has also been affected.