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Southern Line

No trains will be running between Puhinui and Pukekohe Station. Southern Line trains will start their journey at Manuaku Station before stopping at Puhinui Station towards the city centre.  Trains will run at a reduced frequency of 20 minutes all day between Waitematā (Britomart) Station and Puhinui Station.   

Rail replacement buses including an express bus will run between Puhinui and Pukekohe stations.  

Rail replacement buses 

The Rail Bus South (RBS) will stop at the following stations: Puhinui, Homai, Manurewa, Te Mahia, Takaanini, Papakura, and Pukekohe Station. The RBS will run on the following schedule:  

Weekdays  

• Peak: 10-minute frequency
• Interpeak: 20-minute frequency
• Late-evenings: 30-minute frequency 

Weekends  

• All day: 20-minute frequency
• Late-evening: 30-minute frequency  

The Rail Bus Southern Express (RBSX) is an express service that will only stop at the following stations: Puhinui, Papakura, and Pukekohe Station. The RBSX will run on the following schedule:  

Weekdays

• Every 20 minutes, Monday to Friday in morning and evening peaks only 

Western Line

Western Line trains will run at a reduced frequency of 20 minutes all day between Waitematā (Britomart) Station and Swanson Station.  

For Henderson, Sturges Road and Ranui Stations please use the following platforms:

• Use Platform 1 for trains heading towards Waitematā (Britomart)
• Use Platform 2 for trains heading towards Swanson.

During peak times in the peak direction, trains will continue to run on a 10-minute frequency between Waitematā (Britomart) station and New Lynn Station.  

This means there will be some limited stop trains between Waitematā (Britomart) Station and New Lynn Station during peak times in the opposite direction to help the train catch up and meet the timetable.  

The limited stops train will only stop at Waitematā (Britomart), Parnell, Newmarket, Grafton and New Lynn.  

Check what train your catching, by listening to the audio announcements at the station or reading the passenger departure board. Staff will be available at Waitematā Station and New Lynn Station to help you identify which train you want to catch.  

Partial closure between New Lynn and Swanson from 12^th to 13^th July

From Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th July 2025 no trains will run between New Lynn Station and Swanson Station. This means the following stations will be closed: Fruitvale Rd, Glen Eden, Sunnyvale, Henderson, Sturges Rd, Ranui, and Swanson Station.  

A rail replacement bus RBW will stop at all stations between New Lynn and Swanson stations throughout this weekend.  

Onehunga Line

The Onehunga Line will not be impacted during the winter school holidays and will continue to run at an all-day 30-minute frequency.  

Eastern Line

Trains will run at a reduced frequency of 20 minutes all day between Waitematā (Britomart) Station and Manukau Station.  

If you normally catch the train at Manukau Station, please be aware that Southern Line trains will also be stopping at this station.  

During peak times in the peak direction, trains will continue to run on a 10-minute frequency between Waitematā (Britomart) station and Otahuhu Station.  

This means there will be some express trains between Waitematā (Britomart) Station and Otahuhu Station during peak times in the opposite direction to help the train catch up and meet the timetable.  

The express train will only stop at Waitematā and Otahuhu.  

Check what train you’re catching, by listening to the audio announcements at the station or reading the passenger departure board. Staff will be available at Manukau, Otahuhu and Waitematā (Britomart) Stations to help you identify which train you want to catch.  

Rail Replacement Bus Accessibility

Customers with wheelchairs or mobility scooters that are too large to take on rail replacement buses will be able to book a free mobility taxi by phoning our Contact Centre on 09 366 6400.

Visit bus accessibility to find out more about travelling by bus if you have access challenges or limited mobility.