Kāpiti rail line suspended after car hits train in Glenside

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 5:51pm

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A car left Middleton Road and landed on railway tracks before being hit by a train in Glenside. The driver sustained minor injuries and was assisted by members of the public. The incident caused a suspension of services on the Kāpiti line.

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1. 1NewsWed 23 Jul 2025, 3:04pm

   Rail suspended after car lands on tracks, hit by train in Wellington (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 23 Jul 2025, 4:03pm

   Disruption to Wellington rail lines after train hits car that fell off back of truck (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 23 Jul 2025, 4:38pm

   Car crashes on to tracks, hit by train in Wellington (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 5:51pm

   Wellington train line resumes after car crashes onto tracks, hit by train (opens in new tab)