The Seymour and Shepparton train lines between Seymour and Southern Cross Station have been shut down due to an “operational incident”, with reports a V/Line train has “lost a carriage”.
The station master at Kilmore has reportedly confirmed the incident, claiming “the carriage detached somewhere and they have to go back and find it” and “it is a full safety incident”.
The V/Line website is stating there has been a “safety incident near Tallarook”.
It is not known if passengers were on board the lost carriage.
The website tells commuters looking to get into the city from the area to expect significant delays.
“Passengers are advised to board replacement coaches between Seymour and Craigieburn where they can then board next departing Metro services between Craigieburn and Southern Cross,” the site reads.
“Passengers travelling from Donnybrook are advised to board the 501 shuttle service between Donnybrook and Craigieburn to board next departing Metro services between Craigieburn and Southern Cross.
“We anticipate coaches to be in operation throughout the morning with an extended journey time of up to 120 minutes.”
The incident comes after a Metro train derailment in Clifton Hill in July caused commuter chaos for more than 100,000 daily passengers who use the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines.
In that incident, the train derailed and struck a number of trackside pillars, damaging around 100 metres of track.
Herald Sun
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