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.
- 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 Onehunga
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.
Please note: Rail bus replacement buses do not stop at Parnell Station or Meadowbank Station.
Upcoming closures
Last updated: 2 August 2022
August 2022
Monday 15 August to Thursday 18 August 2022
- Southern Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Newmarket from 10:30pm.
See Southern Line timetable for Monday 15 August to Thursday 18 August 2022 (2MB).
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Western Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Newmarket after 10:30pm.
See Western Line timetable for Monday 15 August to Thursday 18 August 2022 (2MB).
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Eastern Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Otahuhu after 10:30pm.
See Eastern Line timetable for Monday 15 August to Thursday 18 August 2022 (2MB).
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
Friday 19 August 2022
- Southern Line - buses will replace trains between Otahuhu and Papakura from 10:30pm.
View Southern Line timetable for Friday 19 August 2022
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Eastern Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Manukau after 10:30pm.
View Eastern Line timetable for Friday 19 August 2022
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
Saturday 20 August to Sunday 21 August 2022
- Southern Line -buses will replace trains between Otahuhu and Papakura. From 10:00pm Sunday buses replace trains between Britomart and Newmarket.
View the Southern Line timetable for Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August 2022
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Western Line - [SUNDAY ONLY] buses will replace trains between Britomart and Swanson after 10:00pm.
View the Western Line timetable for Sunday 21 August 2022
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Eastern Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Manukau.
View the Eastern Line timetable for Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August 2022
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Onehunga Line - [SUNDAY ONLY] buses will replace trains between Newmarket and Onehunga from 10:00pm.
View the Onehunga Line timetable for Sunday 21 August 2022
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
Monday 22 August to Thursday 25 August 2022
- Southern Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Newmarket from 10:30pm.
View the Southern Line timetable for Monday 22 August to Thursday 25 August 2022 (2MB).
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Western Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Newmarket after 10:30pm.
View the Western Line timetable for Monday 22 August to Thursday 25 August 2022 (2MB).
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Eastern Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Otahuhu after 10:30pm.
View the Eastern Line timetable for Monday 22 August to Thursday 25 August 2022 (2MB).
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Onehunga Line - buses will replace trains between Newmarket & Onehunga after 10:30pm.
View the Onehunga Line timetable for Monday 22 August to Thursday 25 August 2022 (2MB).
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
Friday 26 August 2022
- Southern Line - buses will replace trains between Otahuhu and Papakura.
Timetable under review.
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Eastern Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Manukau.
Timetable under review.
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
Saturday 27 August to Sunday 28 August 2022
- Southern Line - buses will replace trains between between Otahuhu and Papakura from 10:30pm.
Timetables are under review and will be released soon.
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
- Eastern Line - buses will replace trains between Britomart and Otahuhu from 10:30pm.
Timetable under review.
Use the Journey Planner to see all ways of travelling to your destination, including other bus services.
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 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.
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.
We try to schedule work for when the fewest passengers are travelling.
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 and Meadowbank Station.
More information on rail closures
- Rail bus 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.