Wellington train passengers handed toilet bags after being stranded

Friday 19 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 19 Sep 2025, 6:39pm

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Commuters on a Waikanae service were stuck for over three hours on a bridge over Hutt Road after a snapped overhead power cable. Staff provided passengers with disposable toilet bags to use during the delay.

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1. RNZFri 19 Sep 2025, 5:54pm

   Passengers stranded for hours on Wellington train handed 'travel johns' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 19 Sep 2025, 6:39pm

   Passengers stranded for hours on Wellington train handed toilet bags (opens in new tab)