Planned train track works will not go ahead on the day of the NRL grand final after hundreds of Newcastle Knights fans were stranded at stations following a freight service breakdown ahead of the preliminary final.

In short:

Thousands of Knights fans were left deflated on the way to yesterday’s NRL preliminary final after major train delays.

The wheels of a Pacific National freight service failed near Wyee yesterday morning, bringing transport to a standstill for hours.

What’s next?

Transport for NSW is working to ensure public transport runs smoothly this weekend for the NRL grand final, with planned track works postponed.