Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic, and train updates for Thursday, 29 October 2026.

It’s a bright and sunny start across Sydney, with pleasant temperatures on the way. The CBD and Parramatta are heading for tops of 24°C, while Bondi is set to reach 21°C.

On the roads, traffic is heavier in several areas, especially along Parramatta Road. A five-vehicle crash at Granville is affecting traffic in all directions, and a breakdown at Lidcombe is blocking an eastbound lane. There are also delays from a crash at North Parramatta on the Pennant Hills Road on-ramp to James Ruse Drive, an incident at Erskineville on Swanson Street, and a hazard on Richmond Road at Marsden Park.

Train services are running well, with no major heavy rail issues reported. Metro services may run up to two minutes early or late due to Southwest testing, so allow a little extra time if you have a tight connection.

Overall, it’s a sunny Sydney morning with some road delays to keep an eye on, but trains are looking smooth for the commute.

Wake Up Sydney’s Wednesday update for 28 October 2026 brings a brighter midweek outlook for Sydney, with pleasant spring conditions across the city.

The CBD starts at 14.8°C and is heading for a partly cloudy top of 25°C. Parramatta will also reach 25°C, while Bondi is looking mostly sunny with a top of 23°C.

On the roads, delays are focused in the eastern suburbs. A truck breakdown is affecting South Dowling Street northbound at Zetland, a lost load is blocking a lane on General Holmes Drive at Mascot, and a vehicle in a clearway is causing heavy traffic on New South Head Road eastbound at Edgecliff.

Public transport is running smoothly overall, with no major train disruptions reported. Metro services are operating well, though Southwest testing may cause services to run up to two minutes early or late, so allow extra time if you have a tight connection.

Stay informed and start your day with the latest weather, traffic and train updates from Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney is here for Tuesday, 27 October 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you the latest weather, traffic and train updates across Sydney.

It is a cool and showery start to the day, so make sure you pack a jumper and a brolly before heading out. The Sydney CBD and Parramatta are both heading for tops of 24°C with showers around, while Bondi will be a little cooler, reaching 21°C with the chance of a coastal shower.

On the roads, traffic is slow in a few key spots. There are lingering delays on the M4 westbound at Greystanes after a cleared two-car crash, one lane is closed on Canterbury Road westbound at Hurlstone Park after a bus and car crash, and heavy traffic is building on the M7 eastbound at Quakers Hill Parkway due to a multi-vehicle crash closing one lane.

For train passengers, West Ryde commuters should be aware that the lift between the concourse and Platform 3 will be closed from Wednesday, 28 October until Friday, 18 December for replacement works. Alternative access is available via Platforms 1 and 2 or Ryedale Road.

Metro passengers should also allow a little extra travel time, with Southwest testing meaning services may run up to two minutes early or late.

Stay informed before you leave home with Wake Up Sydney, your quick update on the weather, roads and public transport across the city.

Wake Up Sydney starts your Monday, 26 October 2026, with a cool and showery morning across the city. Temperatures are sitting around 17–18°C early on, with tops of 21–22°C expected in the CBD, Parramatta and Bondi. Keep a jacket and umbrella handy, as showers are likely through the day, even if we see a few sunny breaks.

On the roads, Sydney traffic is looking smooth, with no current incidents reported across the city. It is a good morning for drivers, but keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

For train commuters, there are major delays due to urgent overhead wiring repairs at Homebush. Multiple lines are affected, including Leppington, Inner West, Liverpool, Western, North Shore, Northern, Airport and South services. Stops and platforms may change at short notice, and some passengers may need to change trains or even travel away from the city first to complete their journey.

There is no confirmed finish time for the repairs, so allow extra travel time and check your transport apps before heading out. Metro services may also run up to two minutes early or late due to Southwest testing.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets you ready for a warm and humid Sunday, 25 October 2026, across Sydney. Expect showers and possible storms later in the day, with the CBD and Bondi reaching 30°C and Parramatta heading for 31°C. Dress for summer, but keep an eye on the afternoon sky.

On the roads, conditions are looking clear, with no current traffic incidents reported across Sydney.

Public transport is where things get more complicated. Train and metro passengers should prepare for widespread changes due to trackwork and repairs. The Airport and South Line is facing delays of up to 10 minutes toward the city, while no trains are running on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard.

Several services, including the T1, T2, T4, T6, T8, Olympic Park, Central Coast, Newcastle and Blue Mountains lines, are running to changed timetables, altered stopping patterns or replacement buses. Johnny reminds listeners to check their trip before heading out and allow extra travel time.