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Improving the frequency and reliability of rail services requires some temporary network closures. Find when upcoming closures are taking place below and plan ahead using Journey Planner. Visit Train Line Status for rail replacement bus timetables.

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Last updated 15 October 2026

Planned rail closure calendar

October 2026

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October 2026 Planned rail closures calendar

Night works:

South City line

  • On Sunday 18, the line is closed between Pukekohe and Ōtāhuhu after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Waitematā and Ōtāhuhu.
  • On Monday 19, the line is closed between Pukekohe and Newmarket after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Waitematā and Newmarket.
  • On Thursday 22, the line is closed between Pukekohe and Papakura after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Papakura and Waitematā.
  • On Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28, the line is closed between Newmarket and Karanga-a-Hape through Grafton after 11pm. Trains will run between Pukekohe and Maungawhau through Parnell instead. To travel to Grafton Station, transfer to a scheduled bus at Newmarket or Karanga-a-Hape stations.

For these closures, RBS buses will operate along the closed section of the line.

East West line:

  • On Sunday 18, the line is closed between Manukau and Waitematā after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Swanson and Waitematā.
  • On Thursday 22, the line is closed between Ōtāhuhu and Waitematā after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Ōtāhuhu and Manukau.
  • On Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28, the line is closed between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm. Trains will still run between Waitematā and Manukau.

For these closures, RBE and RBM buses will operate along the closed section of the line.

Onehunga West line:

  • On Monday 19, the line is closed between Onehunga and Newmarket after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Newmarket and Henderson.
  • On Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28, the line is closed between Newmarket and Henderson after 11pm. Trains will still run between Newmarket and Onehunga.

For these closures, RBO buses will operate along the closed section of the line.

There are no closures or night works on the rail network over Labour Weekend 2026. Trains will run as normal for the whole weekend.

For the most up-to-date information on the day of travel, including more specific details and alternative transport options, please check Train Line Status before you travel and subscribe to push notifications in the AT Mobile app.

 

November 2026

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November 2026 Planned rail closures calendar


South City line

Partial closure:

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 

  • Line closed between Pukekohe and Manukau because of maintenance works. Trains will still run between Manukau and Waitematā.

Night works: 

Monday 2, Monday 16 and Monday 30 November 
  • Line closed between Pukekohe and Newmarket after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Newmarket and Waitematā.
Tuesday 3, Wednesday 11, Tuesday 17, and Wednesday 25 November 
  • Line closed between Newmarket and Karanga-a-Hape through Grafton after 11pm. Trains will run between Pukekohe and Maungawhau through Parnell instead. To travel to Grafton Station, transfer to a scheduled bus at Newmarket or Karanga-a-Hape stations.
Monday 9 and Monday 23 November
  • Line closed between Pukekohe and Puhinui after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Puhinui and Waitematā.
Sunday 15 November
  • Line closed between Pukekohe and Manukau after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Manukau and Waitematā.
Sunday 22 November 
  • Line closed between Pukekohe and Ōtāhuhu after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Ōtāhuhu and Waitematā.

For these closures, RBS buses will operate along the closed section of the line.  

East West line

Partial closure: 

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November

  • Line closed between Swanson and Kingsland because of maintenance works. Trains will still run between Kingsland and Manukau.

Night works: 

Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 11 November

  • Line closed between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm. Trains will still run between Manukau and Waitematā.

Sunday 15 November

  • Line closed between Manukau and Waitematā after 8:30pm. Trains will still run between Waitematā and Kingsland. 

Tuesday 17 November

  • Line closed between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm. Trains will still run between Waitematā and Manukau.

Wednesday 18 November

  • Line closed between Swanson and New Lynn after 11pm. Trains will still run between New Lynn and Manukau. 

Sunday 22 November

  • Line closed between Manukau and Waitematā after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Waitematā and Swanson. 

Wednesday 25 November

  • Line closed between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm. Trains will still run between Waitematā and Manukau. 

For these closures, RBE and RBM buses will operate along the closed section of the line.  

Onehunga West line

Partial closure:

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November

  • Line closed between Maungawhau and Henderson because of maintenance works. Trains will still run between Maungawhau and Onehunga.

Night works:

Monday 2, Monday 16 and Monday 30 November 

  • Line closed between Onehunga and Newmarket after 9:30pm. Trains will still run between Newmarket and Henderson.

Tuesday 3, Wednesday 11, Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 25 November

  • Line closed between Newmarket and Henderson after 11pm. Trains will still run between Newmarket and Onehunga.

Wednesday 18 November

  • Line closed between Henderson and New Lynn after 11pm. Trains will still run between New Lynn and Onehunga.

For these closures, RBE and RBM buses will operate along the closed section of the line. 

For the most up-to-date information on the day of travel, including more specific details and alternative transport options, please check Train Line Status before you travel and subscribe to push notifications in the AT Mobile app.

About the calendar:

  • Full line closure means the entire train line is closed. Buses will usually be organised to replace train services.
  • Partial closure means only a part of the line is closed. Trains will continue to run on the rest of the line and there will usually be rail replacement buses organised for the closed section of the line.
  • Night works means that work will happen overnight so that trains can continue to run during the day. The last few services of the night will usually be cancelled to allow workers to get as much done as possible overnight

When work is happening on a train line, we need to close sections of the track. We try to do this when fewer people are using the trains - including overnight and during holiday periods.

This page shows a long-term forecast of current planned rail closures. Exact details of closures (e.g. timing) and alternative transport options are confirmed ~3 months in advance and are often dependent on what happens during other works. Please note that plans can also be affected by weather or other incidents on the network, so may be subject to change.

  

Travelling during rail closures

Visit Train Line Status to see upcoming rail closures, including whether there are rail replacement buses and their timetables. When there is an unplanned closure, the information will be updated in real time on the Train Line Status page.

You can use Journey Planner and the AT Mobile app to find other ways to travel when trains are not running.

Plan your journey

Rail replacement buses

During larger planned closures, AT organises rail replacement buses. These buses stop at all stations on the closed line (or closed part of the line).

Rail replacement buses show up in the AT mobile app as bus services (not trains) and use the following names:

Rail Bus EasternRBE: Rail Bus East
Rail Bus SouthernRBS: Rail Bus South
Rail Bus OnehungaRBO: Rail Bus Ōnehunga
Rail Bus WesternRBW: Rail Bus West

You can also download the AT Mobile app and subscribe to alerts for your train line. We'll notify you about changes to your line and alternative transport options.

You can use all valid train tickets and passes to travel on rail replacement buses. Buses cannot carry bikes, scooters, or large personal items.

Find out more about buses replacing trains.

View train station maps and railbus stop locations.

Replacement bus wheelchair and mobility scooter accessibility

Customers with large wheelchairs or mobility scooters can take a free mobility taxi. Phone us on 09 366 6400 to book one.

To find out more about accessible bus travel, visit our Bus accessibility page. 

About our rail maintenance work

Maintaining the rail network is important to keep everyone safe. Our work programme ensures that the tracks, overhead powerlines and structures like bridges or tunnels are maintained.

When work is being done on the network, the power lines overhead need to be shut off so that workers can operate safely below. These powerlines are connected to whole segments of the tracks, so even if a very small area needs to work, we sometimes need to close off larger areas, affecting multiple stations.

Information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.