Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains (Thu 28 May 2026)

Grey skies, light rain, and a busy rail update to start your Thursday. Here’s everything you need for a smoother Sydney morning.

 

Weather

CBD: 18.3°C now, top of 22°C, showers

Parramatta: 18.2°C now, top of 20°C, showers

Bondi: 20.1°C now, top of 21°C, showers

Overall: Grey and drizzly — pack an umbrella

 

Traffic

St Peters: Truck breakdown on Campbell Rd at Euston Rd. Westbound lane 1 of 3 closed; heavy-vehicle tow on scene. Expect minor delays and slow down for crews.

Elsewhere: Roads generally clear.

 

Trains

Blue Mountains Line (day 4 of 5 maintenance):

Buses replace trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria.

Mount Victoria–Central running to a changed timetable; Bathurst services altered.

Friday night: From 8:50pm, buses replace trains Lithgow to Blacktown; from 10:40pm, Blacktown to Lithgow.

Last through-train to Central departs Mount Victoria 7:56pm (arrives 10:17pm).

Last train from Central to Mount Victoria departs 9:09pm (arrives 11:30pm).

T1 Western: City to St Marys on a changed timetable; change at Blacktown for buses.

Coach connections: NSW TrainLink 132 232.

Western Line: Recovering from urgent repairs at Waverton — allow up to 25 minutes extra; stops/platforms may change.

North Shore & Northern Lines: Repairs completed but delays up to 30 minutes persist; possible train/stop changes. Consider Sydney Metro between Epping, Chatswood and Central.

 

Plan ahead, leave a few extra minutes, and stay dry out there. For the latest regional coach links, call NSW TrainLink on 132 232.