Sydney Train Chaos: Overhead Wire Failure Causes Widespread Disruption

Sydney Train Network Crippled by Overhead Wire Failure Sydney, Australia – Commuters faced widespread disruption on May 20, 2025, after a broken overhead live wire sparked a power outage across much of the city's train network. The incident, which occurred in Sydney's west, trapped passengers on a train and led to the halting of services on all but one line. "Significant delays are still being experienced across all lines," reported a Sydney Trains spokesperson. The video footage shows the extent of the delays, with hundreds of commuters seen waiting at stations. One commuter, who wished to remain anonymous, described the situation as "absolute chaos." "The trains were packed, and replacement buses were full to the brim," they added. The affected train was removed from the tracks by Wednesday morning, but the incident highlighted the vulnerability of Sydney's rail system to such incidents. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of robust infrastructure maintenance and contingency planning for public transport systems.