Train fault causes major delays for Auckland rush-hour commuters

Trains across Auckland's network are facing delays after a fault and medical emergency this morning. Photo / NZME

Major delays have hit trains across Auckland's rail network after a fault in a train in South Auckland.

Auckland Transport says commuter travel is disrupted across all lines after problems on a train near Wiri.

Please expect delays to train services across the network due to an earlier train fault near Wiri. pic.twitter.com/mcOIkxEA4J

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) August 8, 2017

One commuter affected by this morning's breakdown said no trains were entering or leaving the main downtown Britomart terminal.

Due to a medical emergency onboard a train at Britomart, a platform is blocked causing congestion. Expect train delays entering and exiting pic.twitter.com/a68lCkIL6k

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) August 8, 2017

Auckland Transport tweeted the delays were compounded by a medical emergency on a train at Britomart.

A platform was blocked causing congestion and commuters could expect train delays at the terminal.