Weather 13/02/26
Wellington rail network holds up after storm, some lines remain disrupted
Capital Connection cancelled as crews clear trees and debris from tracks
KiwiRail says most of the Wellington metro network has withstood the overnight storm, though several lines remain affected by fallen trees and debris.
KiwiRail Chief Metros Officer David Gordon said infrastructure teams have been inspecting the Wellington metro network and Wairarapa Line since early morning.
“KiwiRail’s infrastructure teams have been inspecting the Wellington metro network and Wairarapa Line, and the network has held up well to the overnight weather event.”
A fallen tree damaged overhead lines at Plimmerton on the Kapiti Line, but the line has now reopened. Transdev Wellington is expected to resume services between Wellington and Waikanae at reduced frequency before midday.
“The new seawall next to the Hutt Valley Line between Kaiwharawhara and Petone has protected the track, but there are amounts of debris to clear and ballast (rocks the tracks sit in) to re-grade; we are investigating a signals issue around Lower Hutt; and a number of trees fell across the tracks on the Johnsonville and Wairarapa Lines.”
Repairs are under way on the Johnsonville and Wairarapa lines, though Gordon said it was not yet clear how long they would take.
“We are working closely with Metlink and Transdev Wellington and, if possible, will aim to reopen these lines in time for this afternoon’s peak. We will provide a further update this afternoon.”
The afternoon Capital Connection service between Wellington and Palmerston North has been cancelled.
KiwiRail says most of the Wellington metro network has withstood the overnight storm, though several lines remain affected by fallen trees and debris.
KiwiRail Chief Metros Officer David Gordon said infrastructure teams have been inspecting the Wellington metro network and Wairarapa Line since early morning.
“KiwiRail’s infrastructure teams have been inspecting the Wellington metro network and Wairarapa Line, and the network has held up well to the overnight weather event.”
A fallen tree damaged overhead lines at Plimmerton on the Kapiti Line, but the line has now reopened. Transdev Wellington is expected to resume services between Wellington and Waikanae at reduced frequency before midday.
“The new seawall next to the Hutt Valley Line between Kaiwharawhara and Petone has protected the track, but there are amounts of debris to clear and ballast (rocks the tracks sit in) to re-grade; we are investigating a signals issue around Lower Hutt; and a number of trees fell across the tracks on the Johnsonville and Wairarapa Lines.”
Repairs are under way on the Johnsonville and Wairarapa lines, though Gordon said it was not yet clear how long they would take.
“We are working closely with Metlink and Transdev Wellington and, if possible, will aim to reopen these lines in time for this afternoon’s peak. We will provide a further update this afternoon.”
The afternoon Capital Connection service between Wellington and Palmerston North has been cancelled.