A single incident brought Sydney’s train network to a standstill – again. Here’s why it keeps happening

Sydney’s rail network has become highly vulnerable due to its reliance on a single converging area for lines and outdated communication methods between staff and passengers. During peak hour on Wednesday morning, commuters faced delays or were forced to take buses after heavy train lines ground nearly all services except the Illawarra line. The state premier acknowledged that improved information for travelers will be part of a review, but experts warn that this isn’t an isolated issue, with previous outages highlighting how critical such systems are.