Trains back on schedule after breakdown sparks rush hour disruption across Auckland

Auckland's rail network has been hit by cancellations and delays this morning after a fault on a train. Photo / Doug Sherring

Auckland trains are back to normal after a breakdown near Britomart Station saw commuters face delays and cancellations during rush hour this morning.

Auckland Transport said services across the Southern, Western and Onehunga lines were held up just under an hour due to a train fault at Parnell.

Those heading to work by rail were warned to expect disruption.

Please expect some disruption to scheduled services across the Southern and Onehunga lines due to an earlier train fault. Updates to follow.
A problem has occurred with a train causing a service to be delayed or cancelled. pic.twitter.com/c7fZUERb6X

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) January 10, 2018

Auckland Transport said a recovery operation to clear the line at Parnell had caused extra delays to commuters using the Western line.

All train services had resumed their regular timetable just before 8am.

All services are now running to the normal timetable following an earlier train fault at Parnell. Thank you for your patience. https://t.co/7fk8njvk0J

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) January 10, 2018

Meanwhile, mechanical issues at Northcote Pt Wharf are preventing ferry services from sailing this morning.

Auckland Transport said all ferry services would travel to and from Birkenhead Wharf only and buses would take passengers between Northcote Pt and Birkenhead Wharf for sailings until 9.40am.