Auckland trains are now running on schedule after “faulty work” by contractors in the Parnell rail tunnel was fixed overnight. Auckland Transport had warned rail replacement buses would be needed but says that is no longer the case. KiwiRail originally said trains on the Southern and Western line would be running every 20 minutes instead of every 10 minutes, and would not be running at all between Waitematā and Newmarket, with rail replacement buses running. “Following successful testing and remedial work overnight, KiwiRail has cleared the Parnell Tunnel track for use this morning and trains are running as normal,“ KiwiRail chief metro officer David Gordon said. “We made the call to close the tunnel last night as it was the safest option and to give Auckland commuters the best chance to make alternative plans.”

Source: New Zealand Herald February 09, 2026 19:08 UTC