Auckland traffic: Train commuters face delays as Western Line services cancelled

Some train commuters in Auckland will be affected by delays and cancellations on the Western Line this morning. Photo / File

Auckland train commuters are being advised to expect delays and cancellations to some services this morning due to a track issue.

Auckland Transport announced just before 8.30am that all Western Line services have been cancelled until further notice.

“Four rail replacement buses have been arranged to run on the Western Line from 8.40am. Scheduled buses are accepting rail tickets and AT hop card on the Western Line,” a notice on the Auckland Transport Travel Alerts Twitter page said.

“Delays expected.”

Update 8:20

All Western Line services have now been cancelled until further notice. 4 rail replacement buses have been arranged to run on the Western Line from 8:40am. Scheduled buses are accepting rail tickets and AT hop cards on the Western line. Delays expected. https://t.co/CfgXRUqtdv pic.twitter.com/GQUCyPPphP

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) December 8, 2022

Authorities earlier issued an alert early this morning saying all services on the Western Line will only be operating between Swanson and Avondale until further notice because of a track infrastructure issue between Grafton and Morningside.

However, shortly after 7am, the alert was updated saying Western Line services will now only be operating between Swanson and New Lynn, West Auckland, until further notice.

“Expect delays (and) cancellations to Western Line services,” authorities said.

Update 7:10

Western line services will now only operating between Swanson and New Lynn until further notice. https://t.co/3zluDuzrP2

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) December 8, 2022

Those who catch the ferry may also be affected by cancellations early this morning, due to bad weather conditions.

The 7.30am Auckland to Gulf Harbour and 8.30am Gulf Harbour to Auckland services will be replaced by taxi services today.