Alternative transport during the Rail Network Rebuild
Find out about rail replacement buses you can use while the Rail Network Rebuild project is affecting train services.
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The next rail closure will be over an extended Matariki weekend, from Friday 20 June to Monday 23 June.
Travelling on the Western Line
The Rail Bus West (RBW) is an all stops rail replacement bus service that will run on the following schedule:
Friday 20 June (Matariki)
All day: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
Saturday 21 June and Sunday 22 June
All day: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
Monday 23 June
Peak: 10-minute frequency.
Interpeak: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
The rail replacement bus stops for Avondale, Fruitvale Road and Newmarket have moved. For more information, visit Rail bus stop relocation.
Travelling on the Eastern Line
The Rail Bus East (RBE) is an all stops rail replacement bus service that will run on the following schedule:
Friday 20 June (Matariki)
All day: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
Saturday 21 June and Sunday 22 June
All day: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
Monday 23 June
Peak: 10-minute frequency.
Interpeak: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
The rail replacement bus stops for Meadowbank and Orakei have moved. For more information, visit Rail bus stop relocation.
Travelling on the Southern Line
The Rail Bus South (RBS) is an all stops rail replacement bus service that will run from Pukekohe to Waitematā on the following schedule:
Friday 20 June (Matariki)
All day: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
Saturday 21 June and Sunday 22 June
All day: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
Monday 23 June
Peak: 10-minute frequency.
Interpeak: 20-minute frequency.
Late-evening: 30-minute frequency.
Travelling on the Onehunga Line
The Rail Bus Onehunga (RBO) is an all stops rail replacement bus service that will run on the following schedule:
Friday 20 June to Monday 23 June
All day: 30-minute frequency.
Plan your journey
AT Journey Planner will include any service changes, rail replacement buses and their bus stop locations.
You may also find one of our existing bus routes suits your journey better. To view a station’s alternative transport options, visit our train station maps page.
Find out more About the Rail Network Rebuild.
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.
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.