Chaos as Sydney's Entire Train Network Down Due to Communications Issue

Sydney’s train network was brought to a standstill ahead of peak hour on Wednesday, March 8, following a communications issue, according to Sydney Trains.

Transport officials told the ABC that the entire network was affected and that crews were working to fix the transmission issue.

Sydney Trains said some trains were starting to run again on Wednesday afternoon, but advised passengers to allow plenty of extra travel time.

Footage filmed by Zoe Antoun shows large crowds gathered at Sydney’s Central Station. Credit: Zoe Antoun via Storyful

Video transcript

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

- [INAUDIBLE]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[BELL RINGING]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[BELL RINGING]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

- [LAUGHS]

[PHONE RINGS]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

- [INAUDIBLE]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[BELL RINGING]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[BELL RINGING]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

- [LAUGHS]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

[PHONE RINGS]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]