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Rail problems in Auckland are causing significant disruption to the city's train system this afternoon.
The Onehunga Line has been suspended until further notice, and the Western Line is suspended between Newmarket and Britomart stations.
Track and system issues are causing delays and cancellations on all train lines.
— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) April 19, 2024
Onehunga Line is suspended until further notice.
Western Line is suspended between Newmarket and Waitematā (Britomart) Station.
Buses will accept train tickets to and from stations.
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AT says only one platform is operating at Britomart Station, and they're waiting on crews to fix the points issue causing the disruption.
They say buses will accept train tickets to and from stations while delays and cancellations continue.
In further updates Auckland Transport said buses were detouring past Penrose Station to allow travel between Onehunga and Penrose.
Route 74 buses are detouring past Penrose Station to allow travel between Onehunga and Penrose Stations. Bus Stops used are on Station Road, Stop 8692 for buses towards Onehunga and Stop 1855 for buses from Onehunga. https://t.co/mLHv4FALIn
— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) April 19, 2024
The Kiwi Coaches buses running between Newmarket and Britomart will also stop at Parnell and The Strand.
Two extra buses were due to be added to the two already on the service by mid-afternoon.
The Kiwi Coaches buses running between Newmarket and Britomart will also stop at Parnell and The Strand.
— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) April 19, 2024
2 additional Kiwi Coaches buses will join the 2 already running by around 3pm. https://t.co/3M8VR7eiMF
Meanwhile, the Eastern line is now running its normal route between Manukau and Britomart.
