Extra Buses Replacing Trains For Hurricanes Vs Moana Pasifika
Press Release – Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Capacity on some buses replacing trains will be increased and regular bus services will also have extra capacity for the upcoming game on May 31. Buses are replacing trains for the scheduled Kings Birthday weekend block of line, as KiwiRail carry …
Capacity on some buses replacing trains will be increased and regular bus services will also have extra capacity for the upcoming Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika game on Saturday (May 31) kicking off at 7:05pm to reduce congestion and ease pressure on the wider transport system.
Buses are replacing trains for the scheduled King's Birthday weekend block of line, as KiwiRail carry out planned infrastructure upgrades and rail improvements across all rail lines.
Trains on the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti and Johnsonville lines will be replaced by buses Due to a surge in ticket sales for the game in the last two days, Metlink has decided to increase the usual capacity on the Hutt Valley and Kapiti Lines and standby buses will be positioned at key stations around the rail network
Core bus routes will have increased capacity and Metlink recommends using a Snapper card to tag on and off, instead of cash, to access discounted fares.
The East-by-West ferry will be running at standard operating times and with cashless payments.
Metlink recommends that passengers plan ahead and travel early on game day using the latest travel information on the Metlink app, website, or by calling 0800 801 700.
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