Planned Rail Closures Planned Rail Closures
We're continuing to upgrade Auckland's rail network. This means that there are times when trains won't be running. During these rail closures, we'll replace train services with buses.
On this page
- Travelling during rail closures
- Rail Network Rebuild
- View a list of upcoming closures
- About our rail maintenance work
- More information on rail closures
Travelling during rail closures
You can use Journey Planner and the AT Mobile app to find other ways to travel when trains are not running.
Rail replacement buses show up in the AT mobile app as bus services (not trains) and use the following names:
RBE: Rail Bus Eastern
RBS: Rail Bus Southern
RBO: Rail Bus Ōnehunga
RBW: Rail Bus Western
You can use all valid train tickets and passes to travel on rail replacement buses.
Buses cannot carry bikes, scooters, or large personal items.
Rail Network Rebuild Stage 3a
Stage 3a affects the Western Line.
Investigation works for Stage 3a of KiwiRail's Rail Network Rebuild took place during the Labour Weekend 2023 full network closure. To minimise disruption to customers, additional work was completed on some weekends and weeknights following Labour Weekend 2023 and during the annual Holiday Maintenance Period. City Rail Link work closed Waitematā Station (Britomart) for an additional period until 22 January 2024.
On 10 March, KiwiRail returns to Stage 3a on the Western Line. This work is expected to be completed in early May. The work focuses on drainage and track work between Avondale and Morningside stations. Some works will be completed during weekdays. Train services will continue to run but at a reduced frequency.
- Western Line train services will be running every 20–minutes throughout the day.
View the Western Line Train Timetable (Reduced frequency) for Monday 11 to Wednesday 24 April 2024
- Western Line additional rail buses will be running during weekday morning peaks, stopping at all stations between New Lynn and Newmarket.
For more information, please visit the Rail Network Rebuild project page.
Upcoming rail closures
Upcoming rail closures section last updated: 20 March 2024
March 2024
Sunday 24 March 2024
- Eastern Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Panmure.
View the Eastern Line timetable for Sunday 24 March 2024
- Southern Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Newmarket.
View the Southern Line timetable for Sunday 24 March 2024
- Western Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson.
View the Western Line timetable for Sunday 24 March 2024
Monday 25 to Thursday 28 March 2024
- Southern Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Newmarket.
View the Southern Line timetable for Monday 25 to Thursday 28 March 2024
- Western Line – Rail buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson.
View the Western Line timetable for Monday 25 to Thursday 28 March 2024
- Eastern Line – Rail buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Panmure.
View the Eastern Line timetable for Monday 25 to Thursday 28 March 2024
Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April - Easter Weekend
- Eastern Line – Buses replace trains between Waitematā (Britomart) and Manukau.
View the Eastern Line timetable for Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024
- Southern Line – Buses replace trains between Waitematā (Britomart) and Papakura.
View the Southern Line timetable for Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024
- Onehunga Line – Buses replace trains between Newmarket and Onehunga.
View the Onehunga Line timetable for Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024
- Western Line – Buses replace trains between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson.
View the Western Line timetable for Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024
Puhinui Express timetable for Easter Weekend
Saturday 30 March 2024 - Blues v Moana Pasifika
- Eastern Line – Rail buses replace trains between Waitematā (Britomart) and Manukau with additional buses for the special event at Eden Park.
View the Eastern Line timetable for Saturday 30 March 2024
- Southern Line – Rail buses replace trains between Waitematā (Britomart) and Papakura with additional buses for the special event at Eden Park.
View the Southern Line timetable for Saturday 30 March 2024
- Western Line – Rail buses replace trains between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson with additional buses for the special event at Eden Park.
April 2024
Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 April 2024
- Eastern Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Panmure.
View the Eastern Line timetable for Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 April 2024
- Southern Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Newmarket.
View the Southern Line timetable for Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 April 2024
- Western Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson.
View the Western Line timetable for Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 April 2024
Friday 5 April 2024
- Western Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson.
View the Western Line timetable for Friday 5 April 2024
Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 April 2024
- Western Line – Buses replace trains between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson.
View the Western Line timetable for Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024
Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April 2024
- Eastern Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Panmure.
View the Eastern Line timetable for Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April 2024
- Southern Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Newmarket.
View the Southern Line timetable for Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April 2024
- Western Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson.
View the Western Line timetable for Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April 2024
Friday 12 April 2024
- Western Line – Buses replace trains from late evening between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson
View the Western Line timetable for Friday 12 April 2024
Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 April 2024
- Western Line – Buses replace trains between Waitematā (Britomart) and Swanson
View the Western Line timetable for Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 April 2024
About our rail maintenance work
Sometimes, we need to close rail lines to perform important maintenance work. This is so we can keep everyone safe.
We might need to:
- Lift, repair, or replace sections of the track.
- Shut down overhead power supplies for electric trains.
- Maintain structures like bridges, tunnels, and platforms.
- Move equipment, tools, and supplies across rail lines.
We try to do most work at night. We try to schedule work for when the fewest passengers are travelling.
But we sometimes have to do work during the day. These upgrades may be too unsafe to do in the dark or too noisy for people living nearby.
When we close rail services, we provide rail replacement buses so you can get where you need to go.
These buses follow the same lines as the train services they're replacing. They stop at most stations, except for Parnell Station.
More information on rail closures
- Railbus stop locations and alternative transport options
- Find out more about buses replacing trains
- Contact Auckland Transport
Information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.