Auckland traffic: Commuters face delays due to train cancellations and motorway crash

Some Auckland train services on the Eastern line are delayed or cancelled this morning. Photo / File

Auckland train commuters are being told to expect delays and cancellations on Eastern line and Southern line services.

Auckland Transport said around 8am this morning that all Onehunga services between Newmarket and Penrose have been cancelled until further notice.

The transport agency said a track has dropped between Panmure and Glen Innes.

“The Southern Line is now also experiencing delays. Continue to expect delays on the Eastern Line.”

Update 8:00

All Onehunga Services have been cancelled between Newmarket and Penrose until further notice. The Southern Line is now also experiencing delays. Continue to expect delays on the Eastern Line. Scheduled buses are accepting paper rail tickets. Updates to follow. https://t.co/iB9dehunnV

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) December 6, 2022

Onehunga services are due to run as a shuttle service between Onehunga and Penrose and scheduled buses will be accepting paper train tickets.

Commuters are told to keep an eye on regular updates throughout the morning.

Update 7:35

Onehunga services will run as a shuttle between Onehunga and Penrose. Expect ongoing delays and cancellations to the Eastern Line services, due to the dropped track between Panmure & Glen Innes. Scheduled buses are accepting paper train tickets. Updates to follow. https://t.co/OYOTFWiSnE

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) December 6, 2022

Motorists travelling south on central Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway are being advised to allow extra time for their travels following a crash this morning.

The crash was blocking the right southbound lane just after the Neilson St off-ramp but has now been cleared of the lane.

SH20 SOUTHWESTERN MWY - 7:55AM
A crash is blocking the right southbound lane after Neilson St off-ramp. Pass with care and expect delays. ^TP pic.twitter.com/vUdUeX9Xzh

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 6, 2022

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency warned motorists via social media to allow for extra time as southbound delays through the area eased.

Authorities are also responding to reports of a truck breakdown that is blocking a southbound lane on SH1, just south of the Bombay interchange.

Motorists are told to follow directions of emergency services and expect delays through the area.