Person dies on Takanini train line - delays, cancellations expected

A person has died in an incident on railway tracks in Auckland’s Takanini.

Major delays are expected on train lines while emergency services respond.

A police spokesperson said the person died near the level crossing on Walters Rd, Takanini.

Police were called at 7.34am. Walers Rd was closed for more than seven hours before it reopened at 12pm.

All train services between Papakura and Homai were cancelled until further notice.

The spokesperson said cordons were in place on Walters Rd at the intersections with Arion and Great South Rds.

Cordons have been set up on the roads surrounding Walters Rd where a person has died on the train tracks. Photo / Baljinder Randhawa.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said one fire engine was on the scene.

Baljinder Randhawa told the Herald he came across the cordon when he took his children to school.

He said at least 20 police officers were on the scene and they were joined by KiwiRail personnel.