Rail line death sees thousands of Sydney commuters stranded

Train platforms across Sydney are packed this evening after a crucial line cancelled services during peak hour.

A death at Lidcombe left thousands of commuters standing shoulder to shoulder as they waited to get home.

While most people observed by 9News were wearing masks, there was no social distancing in play as people waited for services to resume.

Authorities urged people to delay non-essential travel, or to make other arrangements if possible.

Services have now resumed between Strathfield and Parramatta, but flow-on delays are expected to continue.