Auckland trains delayed after person spotted on rail corridor
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Emergency services were called after a person was spotted on the rail corridor near the station at 6.50 pm.
An Auckland Transport spokesperson said trains were given the all clear to resume services just after 7.10 pm.
They said services on both lines had been delayed by up to 20 minutes and Auckland Transport was working to return to schedule as soon as possible.
The spokesperson said they had received no reports of injuries.
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