Marrickville Railway Station in lockdown

Police swarmed the station just before 7am this morning following reports of a suspicious package.

The threat prevented trains from stopping at the station for around two hours, throwing commuters into chaos.

Surrounding streets were also cordoned off and traffic diverted as specialist police sought to identify the package.

“A police operation at Marrickville Railway Station on Illawarra Rd commenced and traffic diversions have been put in place,” a NSW Police spokeswoman said.

“Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area.”

SERVICES have resumed at Marrickville Railway Station after a police operation placed the inner west Sydney station in lockdown this morning.

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