A MAN is in police custody after several fires were lit at Perth train station early on Wednesday morning.

Several bins on the train station’s platforms were set on fire shortly after 3am but were quickly put out by firefighters.

However, the fires have caused an estimated $500,000 damage.

A man aged in his 30s is in police custody. Arson Squad officers are now investigating at the scene.

Morning train services have not been affected but the Wellington Street entrance to the station has been closed off and commuters are asked to avoid the area.