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All trains suspended on Wellington's Hutt Valley line due to emergency

All trains suspended on Wellington's Hutt Valley line due to emergency

RNZ News15-07-2025
All trains have been suspended at Waterloo Station. File picture.
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All trains are suspended currently on Welllington's Hutt Valley line due to an emergency.
An eye witness told RNZ that multiple police cars and fire trucks could be seen at Waterloo Station and that the area was blocked off.
FENZ confirmed it was in attendance but referred other questions to police.
Hutt Valley train services are suspended between Petone and Upper Hutt.
Metlink says bus replacements are being put, and the Melling service is running.
Commuters should expect delays, and should check the Metlink website for updates.
More to come
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