Auckland rail fault fixed, Western and Southern line trains operating as normal

Source: Radio New Zealand

Auckland’s Waitematā Station. Dan Satherley / RNZ

Auckland train services on both the Southern and Western lines are being restored after a fault was found between Waitematā and Newmarket.

The Parnell rail tunnel was closed overnight after deficient track repairs were carried out over Waitangi Weekend.

Auckland Transport said the fault has now been fixed and that all train services are running as normal.

“The track issues found overnight between Waitematā and newmarket staions has been fixed.

“All trains will operate as normal from the start of services.”

Replacement buses are no longer required.

The Eastern line was also operating to Waitematā as normal.

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