Perth’s public transport system was thrown into chaos just in time for Monday afternoon’s peak hour traffic following what Transperth described as a partial train derailment near Bayswater.

Transperth said three of its train lines were cancelled just after 3pm following the incident.

A train has partially derailed near Bayswater on Monday afternoon, sparking commuter chaos.

“There has been a service disruption as two bogies from a railcar have partially come off the tracks while departing Bayswater Station at low speed this afternoon,” a spokesperson said.

“The train has come to a stop with all passengers safely evacuated.

“The PTA is investigating the cause of the incident.”

Trains on the Perth Airport, Ellenbrook and Midland lines are cancelled between Perth and Ellenbrook.

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