Sydney's Liverpool train station has reopened after earlier

being evacuated following the discovery of two suspicious

packages.

Police have removed two suitcases found on the southwest Sydney

station's number one platform, but have not disclosed if any

dangerous substances were found.

The discovery forced the station's closure for about two hours

from 4pm (AEST).

"Liverpool railway station has now been reopened to commuters

and trains will begin operating through that station as normal," a

police spokesman said.

"Police have addressed the issue that was occurring at that

station."

Liverpool is a major southwest Sydney transport hub with the

Inner West, South, Cumberland and Bankstown lines all passing

through the station.

Police later said witnesses at the train station told

investigators they saw a man leave the bags on the platform.

AAP

Sydney Morning Herald