Where we are working
KiwiRail and its contractors are always working to maintain and upgrade Wellington's rail network. Our teams try to keep disturbance to a minimum, but sometimes you will notice work going on in your area.
This page lists significant upcoming short-term activity and disruption in the Wellington region. (Short-notice maintenance jobs to keep the trains running safely are not usually listed here.)
- To find out why we are doing this work, visit Future Rail: Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme.
- For information about train timetables and bus replacements, visit Metlink.
- If you would like to be added to our database so we can keep you updated, please sign up here.
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Wellington Railway Station (all lines affected)
- 26 December - 12 January: The majority of trains will be replaced by buses for 18 days while we complete the Wellington Station Re-signalling Project. Check metlink.org.nz/summer for up-to-date service information.
Wairarapa Line
- December - Feb: road closure at the Kent Street level crossing while full upgrade is completed.
- December - Feb: Buses will replace trains on the Wairarapa line for 46 days between 26 December 2024 and 10 February 2025 to allow us to complete the renewal of the track inside the 8.8km Remutaka Tunnel.
- January 13 to 17 - road closure at Ngaumutawa Road level crossing for excavation work.
- January 21 to 25 - road closure at Renall Street level crossing for excavation work.
Kapiti and north
Hutt Rd and Ngauranga, 26 Dec to 12 Jan:
- We are renewing rail and painting on Bridges 3 and 4 on the Kapiti Line.
- One lane at a time will be closed on Hutt Rd while we work 24/7 (cycleway will remain open).
- PLUS we will occasionally close the road and cycleway for a maximum of 15 minutes while we move large pieces of rail into place.
Tawa-Linden-Kenepuru, 26 Dec to 12 Jan:
- We are replacing sleepers between Tawa Pool and Kenepuru Station.
- We will be working 6.30am to 6.30pm every day. Some of the work may be noisy.
- McLellan St level crossing will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians during the works; Collins Ave level crossing will have occasional ‘Stop/Go’ paddles to manage traffic.
- The pedestrian level crossing by Tawa Pool will remain open, but the alarms and gates will NOT be operating. Although commuter trains will not be running, other rail vehicles can move along the line at any time. ALWAYS CROSS SAFELY.
Porirua Station, 26 Dec to 12 Jan:
- We are renewing track at Porirua Station.
- From 26 to 31 December we will be working around the clock. From 1 to 12 January we will be working 6.30am to 6.30pm.
Pukerua Bay Station, 26 Dec to 12 Jan:
- We are renewing track at Pukerua Bay Station.
- We will be working 6.30am to 6.30pm every day.
- The pedestrian level crossing by the station will remain open, but the alarms will NOT be operating. Although commuter trains will not be running, other rail vehicles can move along the line at any time. ALWAYS CROSS SAFELY.
Questions?
Please contact us on:
- 0800 801 070 (daytime hours)
- 0800 801 070 extn 43042 (after hours)
- email wgtnupgrade@kiwirail.co.nz