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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Sydney Trains cancelled amid cyclone: What you need to know about disruptions
People in Sydney have been told to avoid all non-necessary travel as wild weather lashes the coast of New South Wales. Transport for NSW released an updated warning on Wednesday to Sydneysiders urging them to be prepared for disruptions. 'Train passengers should avoid non-essential travel across the rail network after wild weather disrupted services and caused damage to infrastructure,' it said. 'Due to fallen trees, trains on some routes have been cancelled. 'Motorists across Eastern NSW are being urged to prepare for delays and disruptions, as extreme weather is set to lash the region today and into the coming days.' Trains are not running between Penrith and St Marys on the T1 Western line due to a tree blocking the track at Kingswood. A very limited number of replacement buses are running between Penrith and St Marys. It's not known when the track will be reopened. Check information displays for service updates & allow plenty of extra travel time. 'We've seen some really significant damages,' Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland told ABC Radio Sydney, particularly in Western Sydney and on the Central Coast. Train Disruptions T1: Trains are not running between Penrith and St Marys due to a tree blocking the track at Kingswood. A 'very limited number' of replacement buses are running between Penrith and St Marys. Consider using local bus routes 770, 774, 775, 776 between Penrith and St Marys. For the Central Coast to Newcastle Line, trains are not running between Wyong and Fassifern due to overhead wiring repairs at Dora Creek. There are limited buses between Wyong and Fassifern and a shuttle train service is operating between Fassifern to Newcastle Interchange in both directions. On the Blue Mountains Line, trains are not running between Springwood and Penrith due to a fallen tree damaging the overhead wiring at Lapstone.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Climate
- News.com.au
‘Stay home': Warning to millions of Sydney workers as freak ‘cyclone bomb' sparks commuter chaos
Millions have been told to stay home amid the freak 'cyclone bomb' staring down the NSW coastline, which has sparked commuter chaos on ferries, buses, trains and airplanes. The intense weather event is lashing down on NSW, causing flash flooding and destructive winds. Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins warned commuters to stay home if they had that option. 'The advice for people using our public transport and roads is you don't have to travel, stay indoors as your recommendations are,' Mr Collins told the ABC. 'If you're an essential worker and you've got to get home or to work, please take your time. 'They may well be more disruption. So if you are planning to get home, leave early. Take your time. Don't leave it till late in the evening because that's when disruptions occur.' The storm has caused mass disruptions across the state's transport network. More than a dozen roads have been flooded in areas including Byron Bay and Jervis Bay. In the state's capital the Pacific Highway has flooded in St Leonards with two of four southbound lanes closed. Also in Sydney's suburbs Euston Rd has flooded in Alexandria with one southbound lane closed. Serious flash flooding has swept through Newcastle with Coxs Ln and Mungo Brush Rd flooded and a warning issued to drivers. 'Never drive through floodwater, avoid the area, stay away,' the warning read. The affected areas include the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Coast, Sydney, the Illawarra and South Coast. Anyone preparing to commute or drive through those areas has been urged to stay informed and most importantly drive to the conditions. Mr Collins said: 'Whether you're travelling by car or catching public transport please allow plenty of extra time to get to your destination. 'Don't drive, walk or cycle through flood waters, watch out for storm debris on the road, and if weather conditions become too severe, find a safe place to stop and wait until it passes. 'Passengers on public transport should take the time to hop online and check timetables before they set off and stay across any updates during their trip.' Transport for NSW warned travellers to expect delays and disruptions as the extreme weather lashes the region. Multiple ferry services have been cancelled in Sydney with F9 Watsons Bay Wharf closed due to high winds. â›´ï¸� F9 Watsons Bay Wharf has been closed due to high winds. F9 Watsons Bay ferries are not running between Rose Bay and Watsons Bay. â�• Consider alternative transport btwn Rose Bay & Watsons Bay. — Sydney Ferries Info (@FerriesInfo) July 1, 2025 Replacement buses are operating. Mr Collins warned that there is 'a lot of risk of the harbour going above four metres', which may mean that ferry services continue to be suspended. NSW Maritime has advised boaters to stay ashore and avoid any non-essential boating amid the hectic weather. NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said boat owners should be prepared for dangerous weather to continue to Thursday morning. 'We are advising everyone to stay off the water over the next couple of days, and boaters should check moorings and secure any items on board,' Mr Hutchings said. Some wild weather hitting Sydney - for those in my community please note the following stay at home orders. — Kellie Sloane MP - Member for Vaucluse (@kelliesloane) July 1, 2025 'Large and powerful waves are expected, which can cause coastal bars to change quickly and without warning, and pose a serious risk to those on the water.' Air travel has also been significantly disrupted with Sydney Airport moving to single runway operations. This is expected to lead to delayed and cancelled flights at least until 11pm Tuesday, and possibly into Wednesday. At least 20 flights have been cancelled across airlines, with guests encouraged to keep an eye on the status of their flights. In a statement a Virgin Australia spokesman said the airline regrets the 'impact of this on guests' travel plans' and it is working to help travellers reach their destination.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Big price increase for one city
Public transport users in Sydney will soon fork out more for their trips as Opal fares are set to increase. From July 14 most fares will be adjusted in line with the annual consumer price index movement. This means an average increase of 2.5 per cent across Opal fares and single trip tickets. Adult customers will have a new daily travel cap of $19.30 between Monday and Thursday, and $9.65 between Friday and Sunday, and on public holidays. That is an increase of 60c on weekday travel and 30c on weekends. The cap for children and concession card holders will jump to a daily weekday cap of $9.65, while the weekend and public holiday cap will hop up to $4.80. That increase is 30c on weekdays and 15c on weekends. Airport travellers will also face an increase, with the station access fee increasing from $17.34 to $17.92 for adults — a 58c increase — and from $15.50 to $16.03 for kids, seniors and concession card holders — a 53c increase. The weekly airport travel cap of $35.16 for adults and $31.51 for kids and concession card holders will increase to$36.36 and $32.58 respectively. Weekly travel caps on the network will remained capped at $50 for adults and $25 for children and concession card holders, while seniors and pensioners with a Gold Opal card will still be charged no more than $2.50 a day. Transport for NSW Secretary Josh Murray said the fare increases were necessary to help recover the cost of running the network. 'We've leveraged the discounts available to us to protect the hip pockets of those most reliant on our public transport system,' Mr Murray said. 'We've done our best to minimise the impact on passengers and the 14 July changes will see average weekly adult travel costs go up by an average of $0.50, and less than $1 for 99 per cent of passengers' Mr Murray said.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Public transport fares are set to increase on public transport in Sydney
Public transport users in Sydney will soon fork out more for their trips as Opal fares are set to increase. From July 14 most fares will be adjusted in line with the annual consumer price index movement. This means an average increase of 2.5 per cent across Opal fares and single trip tickets. Adult customers will have a new daily travel cap of $19.30 between Monday and Thursday, and $9.65 between Friday and Sunday, and on public holidays. That is an increase of 60c on weekday travel and 30c on weekends. The cap for children and concession card holders will jump to a daily weekday cap of $9.65, while the weekend and public holiday cap will hop up to $4.80. That increase is 30c on weekdays and 15c on weekends. Airport travellers will also face an increase, with the station access fee increasing from $17.34 to $17.92 for adults — a 58c increase — and from $15.50 to $16.03 for kids, seniors and concession card holders — a 53c increase. The weekly airport travel cap of $35.16 for adults and $31.51 for kids and concession card holders will increase to$36.36 and $32.58 respectively. Weekly travel caps on the network will remained capped at $50 for adults and $25 for children and concession card holders, while seniors and pensioners with a Gold Opal card will still be charged no more than $2.50 a day. Transport for NSW Secretary Josh Murray said the fare increases were necessary to help recover the cost of running the network. 'We've leveraged the discounts available to us to protect the hip pockets of those most reliant on our public transport system,' Mr Murray said. 'We've done our best to minimise the impact on passengers and the 14 July changes will see average weekly adult travel costs go up by an average of $0.50, and less than $1 for 99 per cent of passengers' Mr Murray said.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
The mystery behind a sign 'error' at one of Sydney's busiest stations is revealed
Transport for New South Wales has revealed the truth behind the quirky mystery of why the sign at one of its busiest stations appears to have a spelling error. At Sydney 's Central Station, commuters and visitors have noticed something about the sign reading 'Central' between platforms 20 and 21. The letter 'C' is noticeably smaller and appears in a different font compared to the rest of the word. This seemingly minor detail has sparked confusion, with many passengers assuming it was a design error or modern oversight. But an eagle-eyed Australian recently reignited the discussion by sharing a photo of the sign on Reddit, asking why the first letter looked so out of place. Now, for the first time, the transport department has revealed the reason behind the signage quirk, and it turns out to be entirely intentional. A spokesperson for Transport for NSW (TfNSW) told Daily Mail Australia on Friday that the sign is a heritage feature, which has remained in place for decades. 'The small 'C' visible in the suspended signs on platforms 16 to 23 at Central Station is a design feature of the heritage signs that have been in use since the 1960s.' The spokesperson explained there were two fonts used on original signs when they were installed, one of which was slightly larger. Rather than update or replace the signage, TfNSW made a conscious decision to preserve it in its original form. 'The Central Station signs were rolled out during one of the periodic upgrades of this huge and busy station in the middle of the last century and were handmade,' the spokesperson said. 'Our conservation work on Central is intended to take as light a touch as possible. 'Little things like this speak to the heritage of the country's second oldest train station.' Central Station officially opened in 1906, built on top of the Devonshire Street Cemetery. It is estimated that more than 250,000 people pass through the station daily, with it linked to all train lines, Sydney Metro and the Light Rail. In a recent online post, debate was sparked as to why the sign was different from the others. 'This has driven me mental for so many years! It's been like this for so long,' one frustrated Sydneysider said on the Reddit thread. 'This is frustrating to become aware of,' another wrote. A third said: 'I noticed this a few years ago. It upsets me to no end.'
