Delays on four Melbourne train lines are clearing after a fire underneath the rail line at a major choke point on the metropolitan network.
Firefighters were called to reports of flames and smoke spanning about 15 metres by 20 metres coming from the underside of a railway bridge at Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne – near Festival Hall – around 3pm.
A fire under a railway bridge in West Melbourne has disrupted train services.Credit: Eddie Jim
Trains were halted between Southern Cross and North Melbourne stations while fire crews fought the blaze, which was brought under control just after 3.30pm.
Metro Trains says services are back up and running on the Craigieburn, Upfield, Werribee, Williamstown and Sunbury lines. Delays were up to 10 minutes as of 5.30pm.
V-Line has also resumed its Geelong, Bendigo, Seymour, Gippsland and Ballarat services.
Smoke was seen coming from the bridge.Credit: Nine News Melbourne
Buses are replacing trains on the Sunbury line until July 13 due to track works.
A Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said the fire had been contained and extinguished.
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