Sydney driver ends up on rail tracks

A Sydney driver has had a lucky escape after driving her car onto train tracks, causing commuter delays during the morning peak hour.

The woman landed on the track at Toongabbie about 7am on Monday after driving through a fence, causing delays on the T1 line, City Rail tweeted.

Meanwhile, a car crashed into a house in Epping, in the city's northwest, causing significant damage, police said.