KiwiRail apologises for Wellington train service disruptions

Thursday 27 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 27 Mar 2025, 5:01pm

In this story KiwiRail, Metlink

A power supply and signal failure caused widespread train cancellations across Wellington on Thursday morning. Hundreds of commuters faced significant delays and waited for replacement buses during the peak period. KiwiRail has apologised for the disruption and stated that further service interruptions are unlikely.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZThu 27 Mar 2025, 3:17pm

   KiwiRail apologises after 'power supply failure' suspends Wellington train services (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 27 Mar 2025, 4:35pm

   Further Wellington train disruptions unlikely after mass signal outage, KiwiRail says (opens in new tab)

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