Kāpiti Line services resume after downed power cable causes disruption

Friday 19 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 19 Sep 2025, 12:04pm

In this story KiwiRail

Passenger services have resumed on the Kāpiti Line following a downed overhead cable near Wellington Station this morning. The incident, which began at 7.50am, left three trains affected and one train stuck on a rail bridge for over three hours. KiwiRail provided emergency toilet supplies to passengers during the delay.

How they headlined it

11:57am

1. 1NewsFri 19 Sep 2025, 11:57am

   Wgtn trains resume after passengers stuck due to downed power cable (opens in new tab)

   • Wgtn train passengers stuck for over three hours due to downed power cable (opens in new tab) Fri 19 Sep 2025, 11:57am
2. Otago Daily TimesFri 19 Sep 2025, 12:04pm

   Passengers trapped on Wellington train 'peeing in bags' (opens in new tab)