Train services disrupted in West Auckland after car reported on tracks

8:26 pm on 9 June 2023

The train station at Ellerslie was mostly deserted as the country woke up to it's first day in lockdown. Trains were mostly empty. One south-bound train picked up four people, no passangers for the three city bound trains that stopped at the platform.

File image. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Train services in West Auckland have been disrupted after a car was reported on tracks near New Lynn.

Auckland Transport said the car had been removed as of 8pm on Friday but the track remained closed for inspection.

"Western line trains will run at a reduced frequency between Britomart and Avondale, and one trains will run as a shuttle services between Henderson and Swanson," AT said.

Police have been contacted for comment.

While the car has now been removed from the tracks near New Lynn, the track remains closed for inspection.

Western Line trains will run at a reduced frequency between Britomart and Avondale, and one trains will run as a shuttle services between Henderson and Swanson. https://t.co/49QmCA1AJr
— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) June 9, 2023