Metlink train services cancelled due to severe wind warning

All Metlink train services between 8am and 6pm on Thursday 23 October are cancelled, following KiwiRail’s decision to close all Wellington train lines due to the Red Wind Warning issued by MetService today.

Trains

• All Wairarapa Line services are cancelled and there will be no buses replacing trains on this line.
• Train services on the Kāpiti, Hutt Valley, Melling and Johnsonville Lines which terminate at Wellington Station before 8am will operate.
• Between 8am and 6pm -
  • Kāpiti and Hutt Valley Line train services will have limited buses replacing trains, running hourly services.
  • The Melling and Johnsonville Lines will not have any buses replacing trains.
• Services are planned to resume after 6pm.

Bus and ferry

• All East by West ferry services are cancelled for the day.
• All route 200 bus services in Wairarapa are cancelled for the day.
• Other Metlink bus services will continue to operate while it is safe to do so.

WREMO and MetService are advising people in the Wellington Region to avoid non-essential travel on Thursday, due to forecasted gale north westerlies with damaging gusts of 140 km/h in exposed places in Wellington and south of Carterton.

“We strongly encourage passengers who need to travel tomorrow to plan ahead using the latest travel information on the Metlink app and website and to expect delays,” says Metlink senior manager of operations Paul Tawharu.

“We will be closely monitoring the situation and working with the Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office (WREMO) to provide regular transport information and updates.”

For regular updates on Metlink services and disruptions, check the Metlink website and app.