Western Line train services cancelled after collision in Avondale

Friday 17 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9:55am

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Train services between Avondale and Swanson have been cancelled after a train hit a car at a Chalmers Street level crossing. Emergency services are attending the scene, and the road remains closed. Auckland Transport says western services will only run from Waitematā to Avondale for the time being.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffFri 17 Oct 2025, 9:07am

   Auckland western line trains cancelled after car blocks train tracks (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 17 Oct 2025, 9:50am

   Collision at Auckland level crossing causes disruption (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 9:55am

   Trips cancelled on Auckland's western line as train hits car (opens in new tab)