Train and traffic delays create slow start for Hutt Valley commuters

A crash caused major delays on State Highway 2, Horokiwi, southbound. Photo / NZTA

It's been a slow start to the week for Hutt Valley commuters.

There are significant delays for both motorists and train passengers this morning following a car crash and signal fault.

The crash, on State Highway 2 near Horokiwi, happened around 6.40am and was cleared within an hour.

However the NZ Transport Agency said there was still heavy congestion for those heading south towards Wellington.

SH2 HOROKIWI, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH - UPDATE 7:30AM

The crash has now been CLEARED. Expect significant delays as congestion eases as the queues are back past Kelson. ^IF pic.twitter.com/G9tjJ606Cr

— Waka Kotahi Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) February 18, 2018

And the situation was not much better for those catching a train, thanks to a signal fault between Petone and Upper Hutt.

HVL: Due to significant delays caused by signal faults, additional buses will be supplementing trains between Petone and Upper Hutt.

— Metlink Wellington (@metlinkwgtn) February 18, 2018

MetLink said both north and southbound services were facing significant delays and some trains had been cancelled.

Crews were working to find the source of the fault but passengers were being asked to consider using alternative transport.

Buses were being brought in to transport stranded passengers.

1.5 hours and still in the Hutt Valley.

— Chris Child (@cj_child) February 18, 2018