Auckland City Rail Link disrupted by false fire alarm

Monday 19 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 19 Oct, 7:08am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Auckland Transport

A false fire alarm at Karanga-a-Hape station caused major disruptions to Auckland's train network on Monday morning. The incident, which prompted a response from six fire crews around 5.30am, led to the closure of underground stations and the cancellation of Onehunga-West Line services. Some trains are skipping stations to return to their schedules.

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1. 1NewsMon 19 Oct, 6:40am

   Delays as station fire alarm shuts Auckland’s City Rail Link (opens in new tab)

   • Disruptions across Auckland train network after CRL false alarm (opens in new tab) Mon 19 Oct, 6:40am
2. NZ HeraldMon 19 Oct, 7:08am

   City Rail Link tunnel closed due to fire alarm at Karanga-a-hape station in Auckland (opens in new tab)