In order to continue the upgrade of Auckland's rail network, there are times when train services need to be cancelled to allow work on the network that can only be done when the trains are not running.
Those involved understand replacing buses with trains causes some disruption and work hard to minimise the impacts wherever possible while balancing project safety and efficiency.
Given the scale of works to be carried out, these closures will be a regular occurrence on Auckland's rail network for the foreseeable future. These are generally delivered at weekends, public holidays, and evenings as there are usually fewer people travelling, and it means less disruption to peak-hour commuter services.
KiwiRail are now progressing works on the electrification and resignalling of the Auckland rail network and this will continue over the next couple of years.
During these planned closures, replacement Rail Bus services will be provided and special Rail Bus timetables will be in place. We aim to have these timetables available at least 4 weeks prior to planned closures.
For future construction plans for upgrading the rail network visit www.kiwirail.co.nz
Saturday 2 to Monday 4 June - Queens Birthday Weekend FULL NETWORK CLOSURE: Buses replace all Auckland trains
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July FULL NETWORK CLOSURE: Buses replace all Auckland trains
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September
Saturday 22 and Sunday 22 September
Saturday 6 and 7 October
Saturday 13 and 14 October
Saturday 3 and 4 November
Saturday 17 and 18 November
Saturday 1 and 2 December
*The information provided is deemed to be correct at the time of publishing.
