Investigations are underway into a passenger train fire in the
Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
State Rail now says 30 people were evacuated from the train
after one of its engines overheated and caught fire near
Springwood.
Spokesman John Novakovic says two people were taken to hospital
for smoke inhalation.
"I'd have to commend the train crew for their actions - they
kept everyone calm and informed, moved them to the back of the
train and then calmly made their way back to the station and
everyone was very co-operative," he said.
"The train driver and one female passenger were taken to
hospital as a precautionary measure with smoke inhalation."
He says emergency workers are continuing to clean up the
site.
The lines between Springwood and Valley Heights train stations
have been shut with buses from Penrith replacing trains.
One passenger and the train driver were taken to hospital for
smoke inhalation.
An investigation is underway.