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Wake Up Sydney – Weather, traffic and trains wrap for Tuesday 26 May 2026

Start your day with the essential Sydney snapshot: today’s weather outlook, the key traffic pinch points, and what’s happening across the train network.



Weather

CBD: 17.5°C now, top of 22°C, showers throughout the day

Parramatta: 17.2°C now, top of 21°C, showers

Bondi: 19.4°C now, top of 21°C, showers

Expect a grey, drizzly day across the city. Pack a brolly and a hoodie.



Traffic

NorthConnex M11, Normanhurst: Southbound at Pennant Hills Road — lane 1 closed, reduced speeds, and no southbound access from Pennant Hills Road to the M11. Use alternatives and allow extra time.

Rosebery: Southern Cross Drive northbound near Galara St — crash cleared, but traffic remains heavy.

Menangle: Hume Motorway southbound near Moreton Park Rd overpass — oversize vehicle breakdown cleared; residual delays.



Trains

Blue Mountains and T1 Western Line maintenance:

Buses replace trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria.

Trains between Mount Victoria and Central running to a changed timetable.

Bathurst services altered.

T1 Western Line running City to St Marys only on a changed timetable; change at Blacktown for buses to Blue Mountains stations.

For NSW TrainLink coach connections at Lithgow, call 132 232 to confirm times.




International Airport station: Lift between concourse and platform 2 out of service until 3 August. If you need lift access from the city, travel to Wolli Creek and return. Staff can assist with luggage via escalators.

North Shore Line: Allow up to 10 minutes extra from the city due to earlier urgent repairs at Redfern. Stops may change and you may need to swap trains. The Metro between Central and Chatswood is a good alternative.

Otherwise, Sydney Trains running mostly to plan.



That’s your Tuesday wake-up wrap. Stay dry, travel safe, and we’ll keep you moving across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains recap (Mon 25 May 2026)


Start your day in the know with Sydney’s latest weather, road, and rail updates so you can plan smarter and get there on time.


Weather: CBD is 16.5°C now with a top of 22°C and showers—pack a brolly. Parramatta is mild with showery conditions much like the CBD. Bondi sits in the low 20s with showers drifting in off the water.


Traffic: Blacktown—truck breakdown on Sunnyholt Rd at Sackville St. Southbound, 1 of 3 lanes is closed. Expect delays and allow extra time through the area.


Trains (Blue Mountains/T1 Western Line maintenance, Mon–Fri): Buses are replacing trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria. Trains run between Mount Victoria and Central on a changed timetable, with Bathurst services also altered. On the T1 Western Line, City to St Marys services are on a changed timetable; change at Blacktown for rail replacement buses. For NSW TrainLink connections at Lithgow, call 132 232.


Earlier incidents: North Shore & Northern Line delays from Milsons Point have cleared, but expect residual delays up to 25 minutes and some stop changes—Sydney Metro between Epping–Chatswood–Central is a good alternative. Western Line incidents have cleared with residual delays up to 15 minutes.


Network-wide alert: Wet weather means slippery platforms—take extra care when boarding and alighting.


Sydney Metro: No incidents reported at this time.


Stay safe, stay dry, and keep it locked to Wake Up Sydney for live updates and smart detours throughout your morning commute.

Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains (Sun 24 May 2026)

Kick off your Sunday with a quick briefing for Sydney: today’s weather, a quiet run on the roads, and major weekend trackwork to plan around.



Weather

CBD: 15°C now, heading to 22°C with a shower or two.

Parramatta: Mild and similar to the CBD with a chance of light showers—carry an umbrella.

Bondi: Low 20s with occasional showers.



Traffic

Roads are quiet with no incidents reported this morning.



Trains – Weekend trackwork and changes

Cronulla Line: Buses replace trains between Cronulla and Sutherland all day.

T1 Western & Richmond Lines: Changed timetable and stopping patterns.

Early-morning and late-night Richmond services run Richmond–Central only, with extra stops at Granville and Auburn.

6:30am–10:30am: Some trains make extra stops at Homebush and Ashfield.




Cabramatta–Granville: Buses replace trains all day.

Inner West Line: 6:20am–10:30am buses replace trains between Ashfield and Central.

Leppington services: Extra stops at Homebush and Croydon.

Service frequency: Some lines running every 30 minutes—check the Transport app before you travel.



Plan ahead, pack the brolly, and we’ll keep you moving across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains (Sat 23 May 2026)

Rise and shine, Sydney! Today’s episode helps you navigate a showery Saturday with the latest on the weather, road incidents, and major rail disruptions across the network. Pack the brolly, leave a little earlier, and let’s get you where you’re going.



Weather: In the CBD it’s 14.9°C (feels like 13.6°C) on the way to a top of 22°C with showers increasing—umbrellas advised. Parramatta starts cool before a mild, showery top. Bondi stays showery with tops in the low 20s—perfect cozy jumper weather by the coast.



Traffic: Captain Cook Bridge/Rocky Point Rd is closed in both directions between Fontainebleau St and Holt Rd after a two-car crash (Sans Souci–Taren Point). Detour via Princes Hwy and Tom Uglys Bridge. In Werrington, the Great Western Hwy at Gipps St has lane 1 of 3 closed eastbound after a multi-vehicle crash—merge early and expect delays. In Darlinghurst, a broken-down truck on the Eastern Distributor northbound near the William St off-ramp is also causing hold-ups.



Trains – Planned trackwork: On the South Coast and T4 Illawarra lines, buses replace trains between Dapto/Port Kembla and Sutherland from 3:00am–11:30am. T4 is running between Sutherland and Bondi Junction only. First through services: 10:13am from Bondi Jct (southbound) and 12:08pm from Wollongong (arrives Kiama 12:52pm). On the Cronulla Line, buses replace trains between Cronulla and Sutherland all weekend, with extra buses Waterfall–Sutherland until 11:30am today. For the Inner West & T1 Western lines, buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville all weekend; Inner West services operate Ashfield–City Circle only from 6:30am–10:30am today.



Trains – Unplanned disruptions: Due to vandalism affecting power at Clyde, expect delays up to 30 minutes on the Western Line. Richmond Line trains are terminating at Blacktown. From the City on the North Shore Line, delays are up to 20 minutes, with the Blue Mountains Line also up to 20 minutes late. Between Central and Chatswood, use Metro where possible.



Plan extra travel time, keep an eye on your transport app for live updates, and stay patient out there. Hit follow for your weekday and weekend wake-up briefing—only on Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains (Fri 22 May 2026)

Your brisk morning brief for Sydney: the latest on today’s weather, traffic hotspots and how the trains and metro are running so you can plan the day with confidence.



Weather

CBD: 13.3°C (feels like 10.3°C), heading for 21°C with a few showers. Pack an umbrella and layer up.

Parramatta: Similar cool, showery conditions.

Bondi: Showery, tops in the low 20s.

Saturday outlook: Showery, 16–22°C.



Traffic

Brighton-Le-Sands: Broken-down truck on President Ave approaching The Grand Parade. Eastbound left-turn lane closed with heavy traffic. Crews are on site—please allow extra time.



Trains and Metro

Today: Sydney Trains and Metro running normally with no incidents reported.

Weekend and works:

Merrylands: Station footbridge closed 12:01 am Sat to 11:59 pm Sun for upgrades—use the underpass and follow signage.

Parramatta: One escalator between Platform 1 and the concourse closed from tomorrow through Sat 18 July—use other escalators, stairs or the lift; follow staff directions.






Grab the brolly, expect a cool, showery day, allow extra time near Brighton-Le-Sands, and plan around the weekend station works. You’re set—now go wake up, Sydney!