Auckland trains: Power line issue resolved after delays and cancellations
A power line issue affecting all trains on the Auckland network has been resolved.
Auckland Transport (AT) warned travellers at 12.55pm that all trains were experiencing delays and cancellations.
It blamed a power line issue between Penrose and Ōrākei.
AT told the Herald there was a brief power outage on the East-West Line about 12.45pm, but it was quickly restored and trains were running again “within minutes”.
It said a small number of delays and cancellations continued as the network recovered, but most services were on schedule.
Travellers were advised to check live departure screens at stations before boarding.
Auckland trains had their busiest week in the first seven days of City Rail Link’s operations.
There were 528,007 train boardings between September 13 and 19, beating the previous seven-day record of 504,380 set in March 2019 by more than 23,000.
“The CRL is one of the most significant transport investments in New Zealand’s history, and it’s fantastic to see Aucklanders getting on board in such huge numbers after waiting years for its arrival,” Transport Minister Chris Bishop said.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said the focus was now on maintaining momentum and growing patronage.
The CRL had its first real test last week as thousands flocked to Eden Park for the Warriors v Knights match.
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