A dramatic overhead power fault left Melbourne commuters terrified after a series of loud explosions, sparks, and smoke erupted inside a train carriage during the evening peak yesterday.
Incident Details
Several loud bangs echoed through a Craigieburn line train near North Melbourne Station at approximately 6pm local time. Smoke quickly filled the carriage as sparks erupted overhead, prompting frightened passengers to scream and seek shelter. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene as commuters rushed to the ends of the carriage to escape the smoke and electrical flashes.
Cause and Response
Metro Trains confirmed that the incident was caused by a fault with the overhead power lines. The affected train was reportedly stranded for about an hour after the incident, with passengers forced to remain on board while emergency crews responded. Firefighters and Metro staff attended the scene to ensure safety and investigate the fault.
No injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant delays on the Craigieburn line during the busy evening commute. Metro Trains apologised for the disruption and stated that maintenance teams would inspect the overhead infrastructure to prevent future occurrences.
