Melbourne commuters were forced to rush out of a train carriage this morning, after its roof erupted in a hail of sparks just outside Flinders Street Station.
Everyone stuck on #sandringham train.. this is probably why: https://t.co/bEilhqFfqX @metrotrains #metro #stuck
— Skye (@SkyetheWriter) August 2, 2017
Passengers on the outbound Sandringham service evacuated the train after an apparent fault between the train and overhead powerlines.
Despite the outburst and smoke emanating from the carriage, it’s not believed anybody was injured.
off we get #metrotrains @metrotrains #metrofail pic.twitter.com/48P85pORPM
— Nathaniel Bane (@natbane) August 2, 2017
mind the gap #metrotrains @metrotrains pic.twitter.com/agNuSQDDdo
— Nathaniel Bane (@natbane) August 2, 2017
Pix: Melbourne Metro Train Fire https://t.co/PCQwKiB5q5 pic.twitter.com/DlMZ3Q27XC
— AAP Photos (@aap_photos) August 2, 2017
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade reports there was no fire during the incident, only electrical arcing.
The incident has caused a suspension of services along the line. Commuters have been advised to check up with Metro Trains for further updates.
