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Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains

Sydney is waking up to a bright winter Thursday on 23 July 2026, with mostly sunny skies across the city. The CBD starts at 10°C and is heading for a top of 20°C, Parramatta begins a chilly 8°C before reaching 20°C, and Bondi is sitting at 12.1°C with a forecast high of 19°C.

On the roads, commuters are being urged to allow extra travel time. A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 Motorway eastbound at Prospect, below Clunies Ross Street, has closed one of three lanes and is causing heavy traffic. In Penrith, a van breakdown on Mulgoa Road northbound at Jamison Street has closed one of five lanes, with emergency services on site. Meanwhile, in Eastlakes, a car breakdown on Southern Cross Drive northbound above Wentworth Avenue has closed one of three lanes, with moderate traffic and merging required.

For public transport users, Sydney Trains and Metro services are running normally this morning, with no major delays or disruptions reported. Looking ahead to the weekend, buses will replace trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, running approximately every 30 minutes. Travellers are encouraged to check transport apps and allow extra time.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates to help you start the day informed and on time.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket kicks off Wednesday, 22 July 2026, with a clear look at the city’s weather, roads, and rail network.

Sydney is waking to a bright winter day, with mostly sunny skies across the city. The CBD starts at 9.2°C and is heading for a pleasant top of 21°C, while Parramatta begins cooler at 7.4°C before reaching 20°C. Over in Bondi, it’s a milder start at 11.4°C, also climbing to around 20°C.

On the roads, commuters are urged to allow extra time in a few spots. Delays are affecting the Princes Highway southbound at Farnell Avenue in Loftus after a two-car crash, with one lane impacted. There’s also a car breakdown on the M4 westbound past Cumberland Highway at Greystanes, plus lingering congestion near Rozelle following an earlier bus breakdown on the Western Distributor approaching the Anzac Bridge.

For public transport users, Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no major disruptions reported. Looking ahead to the weekend, buses will replace trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, running approximately every 30 minutes.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning update on Sydney weather, traffic, and trains.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket returns for Tuesday, 21 July 2026, with your quick morning briefing on Sydney weather, traffic and trains.

It’s a crisp, mostly sunny winter day across the Harbour City. The Sydney CBD starts at 8.6°C and heads for a pleasant 20°C, Parramatta begins at a chilly 6.1°C with a top of 20°C, and Bondi sits at 10.8°C on the way to 19°C.

On the roads, it’s excellent news for commuters, with no reported traffic incidents or major delays across Sydney at the time of the update.

Train passengers, however, should plan ahead. The Airport and South Line is experiencing delays due to vandalism to signalling equipment between Ingleburn and Minto, causing reduced speeds, longer waits, possible platform or stopping changes, and flow-on delays even after repairs are expected around 8:30am. The disruption is also affecting the Leppington and Inner West Line and the Liverpool and Inner West Line.

There are also delays on the North Shore Line, where urgent track repairs at Blacktown mean passengers should allow extra travel time, expect less frequent services, and be prepared to change trains. Johnny recommends checking your transport apps and building in a travel buffer before heading out.

Plus, Johnny highlights what’s happening around town, including community events in North Sydney, great whale-watching opportunities in the sunny weather, and upcoming waterfront chamber music at Barangaroo.

Wake Up Sydney starts your Monday, 20 July 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

It’s a brisk but pleasant winter morning, with the Sydney CBD beginning at 11.6°C and heading for a partly cloudy top of 19°C. Parramatta is off to a chillier start at 9.2°C, also reaching 19°C, while Bondi is a little milder at 13.4°C with a forecast high of 18°C.

On the roads, traffic is mostly moving well, though drivers on the M4 Motorway at Clyde should take care. A car towing a trailer has broken down westbound on the upper viaduct, closing one of two lanes. Motorists are urged to slow down and give crews plenty of room.

Public transport is in good shape this morning, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally after the weekend’s trackwork. There are no major delays or disruptions reported, setting up commuters for a smooth Monday morning run.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning update and everything you need to know before heading out the door.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Sunday, 19 July 2026, as Sydney wakes to a mild and partly cloudy winter morning.

Across the city, conditions are looking comfortable for July. The CBD is starting at 12.3°C and heading for a top of 19°C, while Parramatta begins around 11°C before also reaching 19°C. Over by the coast, Bondi is milder at 15.1°C, with a forecast top of 18°C.

On the roads, traffic is mostly moving well across Sydney, but drivers are being warned about a serious crash at Wattamolla on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive near Bundeena Drive. The road is closed in both directions, emergency services are on scene, and motorists are urged to avoid the Royal National Park area.

For train and metro passengers, major weekend trackwork is affecting several lines. Sydney Metro services are not running between Tallawong and Sydenham, with replacement buses operating only between Tallawong and Chatswood. Buses are also replacing trains on parts of the T1 Western and Richmond Lines between Penrith, Richmond and Granville.

Blue Mountains Line services may run up to 45 minutes late, Bathurst services are operating to a changed timetable, and South Coast Line passengers should expect bus replacements between Bomaderry and Wollongong.

Listeners are advised to check transport apps before heading out and allow plenty of extra travel time. Stay informed and start your Sunday with Wake Up Sydney.