In order to continue the upgrade of Auckland’s rail network, there are times when trains will not operate. During these closures train services will be replaced by bus

Upgrades on the rail network is generally undertaken at weekends and public holidays when there is usually fewer people travelling.

During these planned closures, replacement Rail Bus services and special timetables will operate. We aim to have these timetables available at least 4 weeks prior to planned closures.

Upcoming closures:

Saturday 6 December 2014:

Buses replace trains between Penrose and Papakura and between Sylvia Park and Manukau/Papakura. This is to continue with the Otahuhu Station redevelopment. Click here for the timetable.

Thursday 25 December 2014 to Sunday 4 January 2015:
Full network closure – a bus replacement service will operate on all lines.  This is to allow for significant track maintanence at Newmarket, Penrose, Westfield, Wiri and Papakura, sleeper replacement on the Eastern Line, station work at Otahuhu and NZTA motorway work at Takanini and Ellerslie.

Monday 5 January to Sunday 11 January 2015:
Buses replace trains on the Western Line.  Normal train services will operate on all other lines.  This is to allow for track upgrades at Morningside and Kingdon Street and sleeper replacement works at level crossings.

Rail buses:

For more information on rail bus services, including rail bus stop locations:

• Please click here

Please note: Buses cannot accommodate bikes, scooters or large personal items.