Auckland’s trains are facing major delays and cancellations this evening after a group of children trespassed onto a section of overhead power line.
Southern and Eastern Line trains were been cancelled and delayed as the power to the 25,000-volt line was cut between Puhinui and Takanini about 4.30pm, a spokesman for Auckland Transport said.
The children climbed onto a plastic shield protecting passersby on bridges from the high-voltage power lines at the Jellicoe Park overbridge in Manurewa.
A signpost at Britomart station said “major disruptions” were caused by trespassers.
