Wellington train services resume after mass signal failure

Thursday 27 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 27 Mar 2025, 8:03am

In this story KiwiRail, Metlink

Train services in Wellington resumed this morning following a mass signal failure that caused widespread disruption. KiwiRail stated the issue was caused by a power supply failure. While services have begun running again, commuters are still being advised to expect delays and cancellations.

How they headlined it

7:29am

1. 1NewsThu 27 Mar 2025, 7:29am

   Ongoing disruption for capital commuters after rail signal failure (opens in new tab)

   • Trains running normally again in Wgtn after rail signal failure (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Mar 2025, 7:29am
   • Some Wellington trains running again following mass signal failure (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Mar 2025, 7:29am
2. NZ HeraldThu 27 Mar 2025, 7:56am

   Wellington trains back running after mass signal failure, major delays expected (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 27 Mar 2025, 8:00am

   Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington (opens in new tab)

4. The Post via StuffThu 27 Mar 2025, 8:03am

   Trains set to resume after mass signal failure in Wellington (opens in new tab)

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