Trains running red lights added to transport danger watchlist

Monday 19 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 19 Oct, 6:00am

In this story KiwiRail, Transport Accident Investigation Commission

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has included trains passing stop signals on its biennial watchlist for the first time. This follows a rise in incidents, including a June crash in Wellington involving a commuter train. Chief Commissioner David Clarke stated that rail safety systems must evolve to address these concerns.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostMon 19 Oct, 4:00am

   Spike in red-light running trains enter transport danger list for first time (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 19 Oct, 6:00am

   Rail safety systems 'have to evolve' as concerns raised over trains running red lights (opens in new tab)