Vandals in Melbourne have stolen a Metro train and quickly crashed it, causing millions in damages and delays for commuters.

Police said the offenders broke into Hurstbridge Railway Station around 2am.

Delays expected as services are haulted on the Hurstbridge line between Hurstbridge and Diamond Creek. Source: 7 News More





They were able to start the train and drive it forward about 500 metres before derailing the locomotive and crashing into carriages of another train, a security box and fences.

Police have estimated the criminal damage to be around $2 million.