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Strathfield to Central: trains replaced by buses from 21:00

From 21:00, no trains run between Strathfield and Central in either direction due to overhead wiring repairs. Limited buses replace trains on this stretch. Repairs should finish by 03:30. Blue Mountains Line trains end at Blacktown, Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains end at Epping, and T1/T9 trains end at Strathfield — you'll need to change to a bus to complete your journey.

  • Duration25/10/2026 – 24/11/2026
  • Lines affected4

Published 25 October 2026 at 19:12 · Updated 26 October 2026 at 03:20

What changes

What's happening

From 21:00 trains will not run between Strathfield and Central in both directions. Urgent overhead wiring repairs are taking place at Strathfield. Limited buses are replacing trains between Central and Strathfield. Repairs are expected to be completed by 03:30.

How your train changes

  • Blue Mountains Line: trains from the Blue Mountains end at Blacktown. Trains heading towards the Blue Mountains start from Strathfield.
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: trains from Central Coast & Newcastle end at Epping. Trains heading towards Central Coast & Newcastle start from Strathfield.
  • T1 Western and T9 Northern Lines: trains end or start at Strathfield.

Next steps

Allow extra travel time or consider using other transport options. Check transport apps, information screens and listen to announcements for updates.

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From 21:00 trains will not run between Strathfield and Central in both directions due to urgent overhead wiring repairs at Strathfield. Limited buses are replacing trains between Central and Strathfield. We expect repairs to be completed by 03:30. Trains will operate as follows: Blue Mountains Line - Trains from the Blue Mountains will end at Blacktown (you will need to interchange to complete your journey). Trains heading towards the Blue Mountains will commence from Strathfield. Central Coast & Newcastle Line - Trains from the Central Coast & Newcastle Line will end at Epping (you will need to interchange to complete your journey). Trains heading towards the Central Coast & Newcastle Line will commence from Strathfield. T1 Western and T9 Northern Lines - Trains will end/commence at Strathfield. Please allow extra travel time or consider using other transport options. For service updates, please check transport apps, information screens and listen to announcements.

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