Melbourne Rail Congestion Eases after ‘Major’ Outage Melbourne’s rail network has resumed normal operations following an extensive outage that caused significant disruptions on Monday morning. The outage, which began around 6:30 AM, affected all metropolitan train lines and caused widespread delays and cancellations. Commuters were forced to seek alternative transport options, resulting in heavy traffic congestion on the city’s roads. A major power outage at the Jolimont substation, which supplies electricity to much of the rail network, was identified as the cause of the disruption. According to Public Transport Victoria (PTV), the outage occurred due to a fault in a power transformer. PTV crews worked tirelessly to restore power and resolve the issue. Gradually, trains began to resume services around 8:30 AM, but residual delays and cancellations continued throughout the morning peak. By midday, most train lines had returned to normal operation, with only some minor delays still reported. PTV confirmed that all lines would be fully operational by the end of the day. The outage affected approximately 400,000 commuters who rely on the rail network each day. Passengers were advised to check travel updates for the latest information on service disruptions. PTV apologized for the inconvenience caused by the outage and thanked commuters for their patience and understanding. The rail operator is investigating the cause of the fault and implementing measures to prevent similar disruptions in the future. With the rail network back in operation, Melbourne’s traffic congestion is expected to ease gradually. Commuters are advised to continue checking travel updates for any remaining delays or cancellations.Melbourne Train Network Suffers Major Delays Due to Signalling FailureMelbourne Train Network Suffers Major Delays Due to Signalling Failure A signalling failure has caused significant delays across Melbourne’s rail network, with commuters being advised to allow extra travel time. At around 5am, Metro Trains announced on Twitter that a loss of signalling control had resulted in widespread disruptions. All trains were ordered to remain on platforms until further notice. “Some services may terminate/originate at intermediate locations,” the service tweeted. The issue has since been resolved, but residual delays persist. Commuters are urged to check platform screens and listen to announcements for updates. “Trains may be less frequent than usual, and stopping patterns may change at short notice,” Metro Trains warned. For the latest information, follow Metro Trains on Twitter or visit their website.Melbourne Rail Congestion Eases after ‘Major’ Outage Melbourne’s rail network has resumed normal operations after a major outage disrupted services on Tuesday morning. The outage, which began around 7:30 am, affected all lines across the network. Passengers experienced delays and cancellations, with some trains stuck on the tracks for hours. Metro Trains, which operates the network, attributed the outage to a power supply issue. Engineers worked throughout the morning to restore power and gradually resume services. By 11:00 am, most lines were back up and running, although some minor delays remained. Metro Trains advised passengers to check the latest service updates before traveling. The outage caused significant congestion on the network, with commuters forced to seek alternative modes of transport. Buses and trams were running at capacity, while roads experienced heavy traffic. Once services resumed, passengers were advised to expect higher-than-usual congestion as the network cleared the backlog of passengers. Metro Trains thanked passengers for their patience and understanding during the disruption.