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RNZ News
a day ago
- General
- RNZ News
Wellington trains running again after delays, disruptions
Metlink says buses were replacing trains for the majority of the network on Tuesday morning. Photo: RNZ / Krystal Gibbens Wellington region rail commuters have been welcomed back from the long weekend with a raft of disruptions. Metlink said buses were replacing trains for the majority of the network on Tuesday morning because of a points fault affecting signal lights. It said this was not linked to the track network upgrade work over the weekend. Wairarapa commuters were being delayed on Tuesday morning because of rust that built up while the tracks were closed for the upgrade. Trains must slow to 10 km/h on affected level crossings until the rust has been worn off by several trains. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
1News
5 days ago
- 1News
No trains running in Auckland, Wellington over King's Birthday
Trains in Auckland and Wellington won't run across King's Birthday weekend with infrastructure works leaving buses to pick up the slack. The metropolitan centres are both upgrading their networks, warning passengers to expect delays. In Wellington, Metlink says all trains will stop running between Saturday and Monday, as works to repair bridges, replace tracks, and upgrade level crossings take place. Services in Auckland have paused from Friday, with Auckland Transport confirming their return on Monday, as crews upgrade the network. Both cities are using rail replacement buses to support those needing to travel. ADVERTISEMENT In Auckland there have already been weeks of shutdowns in January and April. Further rail closures are also planned for Matariki weekend, and for two weeks during school holidays in July. All trains will be shut over Matariki weekend, between June 20-23. A partial closure has also been scheduled for the winter school holidays between June 28 and July 13.
RNZ News
5 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
No trains running in Auckland, Wellington over King's Birthday
Photo: Auckland Transport Trains in Auckland and Wellington won't run across King's Birthday weekend with infrastructure works leaving buses to pick up the slack. The metropolitan centres are both upgrading their networks, warning passengers to expect delays. In Wellington, Metlink says all trains will stop running between Saturday and Monday, as works to repair bridges, replace tracks, and upgrade level crossings take place. Services in Auckland have paused from Friday, with Auckland Transport confirming their return on Monday, as crews upgrade the network. Both cities are using rail replacement buses to support those needing to travel. In Auckland there have already been weeks of shutdowns in January and April. Further rail closures are also planned for Matariki weekend, and for two weeks during school holidays in July. All trains will be shut over Matariki weekend, between 20-23 June. A partial closure has also been scheduled for the winter school holidays between 28 June and 13 July. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
5 days ago
- Scoop
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.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Scoop
Extra Buses Replacing Trains For Hurricanes Vs Moana Pasifika
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.
