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Buses To Replace Trains As Rail Upgrades Continue Over Labour Weekend
All Metlink rail services will be replaced by buses over Labour Weekend (Saturday 25-Monday 27 October) as KiwiRail carry out planned rail infrastructure upgrades.
These works will include slope stabilising and track replacement, bridge repairs and level crossing upgrades, as part of the ongoing rail improvements by KiwiRail and to prepare the network for faster and more frequent trains from 2028/2029.
Delays are expected, and passengers are encouraged to check timetables before travelling.
Bus replacements for all lines from Wellington will depart from Platform 10 at Wellington Station.
Once the planned work is completed, delays are expected over the following two to three days as tracks settle. Selected interpeak services on the Hutt Valley, Melling and Wairarapa Lines will also be bus replaced from 28-30 October to allow for further KiwiRail work.
Metlink passengers are advised to plan ahead using the latest travel information on the Metlink website, app, or by calling 0800 801 700.
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