Train carrying Victorian travellers arrives in Sydney as states attempt to control virus spread

A train carrying passengers from Victoria has arrived in Sydney this morning with authorities targeting anyone who may be arriving from one of the state's coronavirus hotspots.

The XPT train carrying at least 60 Victorian passengers were greeted by nurses, police and transport staff to get their temperature checked before exiting the station.

At least one person has been taken to hospital after presenting with symptoms of COVID-19. It is understood the passenger was not from Melbourne.'

Any passengers experiencing symptoms will be tested and  asked to self-isolate.

If passengers are unable to isolate at home, they can't they will be taken to a hotel.

States cracking down on Victorian travellers

The crackdown comes after six Melbournians were found trying to enter NSW from one coronavirus hotspots. A man in his 50s was found arriving from a hotspot.

Where are the Victoria coronaviorus hotspots?

The discovery has prompted authorities to ramp up controls at our train stations and airports to avoid the spread of the virus in other states.

Queensland introduced new border restrictions at midday yesterday to filter out anyone arriving from a Melbourne hotspot.

Anyone attempting to cross the border into the Sunshine State now needs a declaration pass to show they have not visited a Victoria hotspot in the last 14 days. Anyone who has will be required to quarantine for two weeks.

The new border restrictions caused traffic chaos yesterday with giant queues of cars waiting to cross the border. 

South Australia has also announced a retraction of their initial plan to open borders due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 in Victoria.

Previously, the state said a tentative date for reopening borders would be given as part of its plans for "phase 6" of eased restrictions. However borders will now remain closed until further notice.