NSW: Lightning strikes rail signalling equipment

AAP General News (Australia)
12-17-2005
NSW: Lightning strikes rail signalling equipment

SYDNEY, Dec 17 AAP - Sydney's train commuters are experiencing major delays after lightning
struck signalling equipment on the rail network's northern and central coast lines.

The lightning hit equipment in the Hornsby area about 1.45pm (AEDT) today, a CityRail
spokesman said.

Buses replaced trains between Gosford and Hornsby.

Trains were now running again, although the spokesman said there would still be some
delays on the Newcastle and Central Coast lines.

He said workers were currently attempting to repair the equipment and it was hoped
the network would soon be fully operational.

"It's fair to say there have been some delays," he said.

"We're doing the best we can to move people along."

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