19 Sep 2024

Commuter almost faints on overcrowded Wellington train carriage

From Checkpoint, 5:26 pm on 19 September 2024

Major disruption to Wellington's commuter trains could end tomorrow as pay talks between operator Transdev and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union begin. They're optimistic they can strike a deal to end industrial action that's caused train delays and cancellations. As Ashleigh McCaull reports, a resolution can't come quick enough for commuters, including one who said she almost fainted on an overcrowded carriage.