Wellington Metro & Lower North Island
KiwiRail is getting Wellington's rail network ready for the faster, more frequent trains planned by Greater Wellington in coming years. This work is a combination of major upgrade projects to improve the network's capacity and performance, and catch-up renewal work that has been delayed due to cost.
What we're working on...
- Installing new power systems for the overhead lines and signals
- Renewing tracks, including in tunnels, and refurbishing bridges
- Building additional track layouts, passing loops and platforms so more trains can run
- Stabilising slopes
- Making level crossings safer
What's the impact?
- Buses will sometimes replace trains when we are working.
- For information on train services in your area, visit Metlink.
- For upcoming short-term works and disruption, check Where we are working.
What's going on in your area?
Wellington Station
We're completely replacing the signalling system
Wairarapa
We're carrying out major maintenance and upgrades
Kapiti & Horowhenua
Hutt Valley Line
We've built a second track at Trentham to Upper Hutt
Johnsonville Line
We’ve upgraded power equipment, track and drainage systems
Latest news & updates
Email wgtnupgrade@kiwirail.co.nz to join our project update mailing list.
- 13 Dec: Wellington Station brochure and A-Box info poster
- 10 Dec: Ava Rail Bridge Walkway to close in 2025
- 3 Dec: Wairarapa level crossing upgrades in full swing
- 30 Sep: An intricate puzzle: Growing Wellington Station’s capacity without growing its size
- 26 Sep: Getting Wairarapa ready for faster and more frequent trains
- 15 Aug: Wellington Railway Station: Gearing up for Christmas
- 25 Jul: Funding deal for new trains welcomed
- 17 Jul: Buses to replace trains during 46-day Wairarapa line closure
Questions?
Please contact us on:
- 0800 801 070 (daytime hours)
- 0800 801 070 extn 43042 (after hours)
- email wgtnupgrade@kiwirail.co.nz