Wake Up Sydney

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.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Saturday 24 October 2026.

Sydney is set for a pleasant partly cloudy day, with the CBD starting at 18.1°C and heading for 26°C. Parramatta will be warmer at 28°C, while Bondi is expected to reach 24°C. With no rain concerns mentioned, it’s looking like a great day to get outdoors.

On the roads, traffic is mostly moving well for a Saturday morning, but drivers should watch for delays at Homebush West. A crash on Homebush Bay Drive at the M4 Motorway eastbound on-ramp is affecting northbound traffic, with one lane closed and emergency crews on site.

Public transport users should plan ahead, with major weekend trackwork affecting trains across Sydney. There are no trains on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard, and passengers are being advised to use the T4 line, Metro, light rail or buses instead.

The T1 North Shore Line is running only between Hornsby and Wynyard, with some replacement buses between Hornsby and Gordon. There are also bus replacements on parts of the Inner West and Bankstown lines, changes on the T1 Western Line, and possible minor Metro timing changes due to southwest testing.

Before you head out, check the latest transport updates and allow extra travel time across the network.

Friday 23 October 2026 on Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

It is a mild and showery start to the day, with the CBD sitting at 18.6°C and heading for a top of 23°C. Parramatta is starting at 19.2°C and also reaching 23°C, while Bondi is at 19.5°C with a top of 22°C. Light showers are expected, so it is a good idea to take an umbrella before heading out.

Looking ahead to Saturday, conditions are set to improve, with partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. The city is expected to reach 26°C, Parramatta 28°C, and Bondi 25°C.

On the roads, traffic is moving smoothly across Sydney, with no current incidents reported. Public transport is also running well, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no disruptions to report.

It is shaping up to be a clean and easy Friday commute as Sydney heads into the weekend.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains for Thursday, 22 October 2026, with a mild, muggy and showery start across the city.

The CBD and Parramatta both began the morning at 19.8°C, with forecast tops of 23°C in the city and 22°C in Parramatta. Bondi started at 20.3°C and was heading for a top of 21°C. It is a day to carry an umbrella, but there is no need for a heavy coat.

On the roads, traffic was mostly moving well, with one issue at Cowan on the M1 Pacific Motorway near the Pacific Highway. A truck breakdown was affecting northbound travel, so drivers heading in that direction should allow extra time.

Sydney Trains and Metro were running normally, with no incidents reported, continuing a strong week of smooth services across the network.

The episode also looked ahead to a busy Thursday in Sydney, with Australia’s women’s T20 cricket against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval, Louis Tomlinson at the Hordern Pavilion, the opening of David Hockney’s exhibition at Carriageworks, the ABC Biathlon Spring Series, and major jazz performances across the city.