Track faults trigger major delays on Melbourne train network

Thousands of Melbourne commuters have had a long train ride home tonight due to multiple track faults at Flinders Street Station.

The Lilydale line still being affected by major delays.

Services have resumed on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines after earlier being affected, and delays are now slowly reducing.

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Delays are also easing on Alamein, Belgrave, and Glen Waverley lines, with passengers advised that services will be departing from alternative platforms at Flinders Street Station.

Alternative transport is recommended.

Large queues were earlier captured at peak hour at  Southern Cross Station in the city, while on Bourke Street dozens of people were spotted trying to catch a tram as an alternative.

Metro Trains has said they are investigating the faults, and have apologised for the inconvenience caused to commuters.

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