Replacement buses have been requested but are not yet in operation, prolonging delays.

Commuters on the T5 line were advised to change trains at Granville to continue their journey, with reduced services on the T2 between Redfern and Lidcombe and on routes from Parramatta to Fairfield and from Liverpool to Leppington.

A significant rail disruption is underway, with multiple lines halted including the T2 Leppington and Inner West Line, the T5 Cumberland Line, and the T3 Liverpool and Inner West Line between Villawood and Liverpool.

Trains operating between Villawood and Liverpool and between Fairfield and Liverpool have been stopped in both directions, and authorities urge travelers to delay journeys or seek alternative transport.

Replacement buses have been deployed to assist affected commuters.

Officials say further updates are expected as the incident develops.

Passengers are advised to delay travel, seek alternatives, and allow extra travel time.

Power for both freight and passenger lines near Warwick Farm was cut to support firefighting efforts.

A fire on a freight train near Warwick Farm triggered major disruption to the rail network.

The freight train fire near Warwick Farm caused widespread delays to multiple passenger services on Wednesday afternoon.