One dead after being struck by train at Remuera station

Emergency services at the scene at Remuera railyway station. Photo / Samantha Williams

One person is dead after they were struck by a train at an Auckland station.

The incident has forced the suspension of the Onehunga and Southern lines.

Police responded to reports of a sudden death at Remuera railway station at 11.30am today.

#AklTraffic is slowing citybound on the Southern Mwy through the Market Rd area as emergency services attend a police issue near Remuera train station. All motorway lanes are open. Allow extra time for journeys north with delays currently from Mt Wellington Hwy. ^TP pic.twitter.com/AEdbXqIgub

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 24, 2020

UPDATE 3 – 1:50 PM
Southern line services continue to operate between Otahuhu & Britomart via the Eastern line. Ten rail bus replacement services are operating btwn Newmarket & Otahuhu stopping at all stations. Customers at Britomart can catch a Western line train to Newmarket.

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) February 24, 2020

A St John spokesperson said they dispatched a rapid response team, ambulance and manager to Market Rd, which crosses over the railway tracks.

Onehunga and Southern line services train services have been suspended, Auckland Transport tweeted.

"Southern line services are operating via the Eastern line, Onehunga line services are operating between Onehunga and Penrose only," AT said. "No Southern line services are operating via Remuera, Greenlane, Ellerslie and Penrose."

AT advised people to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.

Please take extra care at Market Rd motorway off-ramps currently with emergency services attending a police issue near Remuera train station. Avoid this route or expect delays in the area. ^TPhttps://t.co/bCLU2mCkaR

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 23, 2020

UPDATE 1 – 12:20PM
Southern line services are operating via the Eastern line, Onehunga line services are operating between Onehunga and Penrose only. No Southern line services are operating via Remuera, Greenlane, Ellerslie and Penrose.

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) February 23, 2020

Police said the death would be referred to the coroner.