Hundreds of public transport services have been cancelled across Sydney today due to the weather. Trains travelling from Hornsby to Gordon - in that direction - have been cancelled due to a landslip. Buses are replacing the services, says @TransportforNSW. 7news.link/3vUAouS
Train services between Springwood and Lithgow have been cancelled - both directions - due to landslides at Emu Plains, Katoomba and Zig Zag. A bus-replacement service is operating.
Train services between Moss Vale and Campbelltown have been cancelled due to landslip and flooding at Picton. A bus-replacement service is operating.
Trains have been cancelled between Schofields and Richmond due to flooding - a bus replacement service is operating, but only stopping at Schofields and Richmond.
Buses replace some trains between Waterfall and Thirroul, Wollongong, Port Kembla and Kiama due to flooding. Buses are replacing trains between Kiama and Bomaderry in both directions.
Trains have been cancelled between Lidcombe and Olympic Park due to severe weather conditions. A bus-replacement service has been organised.
F3 Parramatta River ferries are not running between Sydney Olympic Park and Parramatta, due to flooding. Some F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7 and F8 ferries have been cancelled due to a staff shortage.
Prestons: The M7 eastbound off-ramp to the M5 remains closed after an earlier 2-truck crash.
Wentworthville: Traffic is heavy traffic in both directions on Cumberland Highway due to a police operation between Dunmore St & Wentworth Ave. One northbound lane closed. #7NEWS7news.link/3vUAouS
Today’s wild weather is causing chaos for Sydney commuters with major delays and cancellations on train lines. @TransportforNSW is asking commuters not to travel unless necessary as the heavy rain impacts the network. 7news.link/3vUAouS#7NEWS
During the downpour early this morning a northbound B Double jack knifed on the M1 at Ourimbah. Three other vehicles were caught up in the crash. Two people were taken to Gosford Hospital in a stable condition after suffering minor injuries. 7news.link/3vUAouS#7NEWS
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