A major power line collapse at Strathfield has paralyzed Sydney’s train network. The crisis began at 2:30 PM Tuesday when a train’s power collector became entangled with a 1500-volt overhead wire, trapping 300 passengers and triggering widespread power outages across six major train lines. Repair crews battled through Tuesday night’s rain, but the damage runs deeper than broken wires. Trains are currently running four to five times slower than usual. Regular service won’t return until Thursday morning, forcing commuters to find alternative routes. “I spent $100 on taxis,” says a teacher from the Central Coast who faced severe delays on … Continue reading Sydney Train Collapse Traps 300, Slows 6 Lines, and Triggers Emergency Review Before Vivid