Heartless act sparks outrage after homeless woman is forced to give up her 'life's belongings' because trolleys are not allowed on trains

Published: 23:46, 28 July 2026 | Updated: 23:48, 28 July 2026 Aussies have been outraged after a homeless woman was forced to give up her trolley packed with her life's belongings before the train would leave the station. A commuter captured the unbelievable incident unfold at Cabramatta Station, south-west Sydney. The woman was seen sitting down with a trolley containing a large laundry bag, shopping bags and a light blue blanket. The commuter confronted the homeless woman as the train remained stopped at the station. 'You're not allowed the shopping trolley on the train,' he said. 'They won't leave or the cops will be called.' The woman explained she had planned to get off in two stops. The commuter reiterated an announcement made by the train driver. Aussies have been outraged after a homeless woman was forced to give up her trolley packed with her life belongings before the train would leave the station 'He won't allow it. You're not allowed the trolley on the train,' he said. The woman asked if the commuter could tell the train driver that she had only planned a short trip. 'No, because he's going to stop my train, he's going to call the cops, and then they're just going to take you out,' he responded. The woman surrendered and told the commuter to take the trolley off the train before calling him a thief. The train driver was seen in the video checking out the carriage, before the commuter explained that he had removed the woman's trolley. The footage was shared to Instagram along with the caption: 'Not having my train delayed because of a trolley.' Social media users slammed the commuter for his lack of compassion and for filming the incident. 'You’re a hero, bro!' one wrote sarcastically. 'You see a homeless woman with a trolley which probably carries her life’s belongings and rather than telling the train driver (hero number 2) to mind his own business you grab her cart and push it off the train.' 'Absolute heroes,' a second echoed. 'It was like two stops on a non-packed train so maybe show some compassion.'  According to its website, Transport for NSW does not allow shopping trolleys on station platforms, metro or trains. Daily Mail contacted Transport for NSW for comment.