Wellington trains back running after mass signal failure, major delays expected

All trains in Wellington were cancelled this morning after a 'mass signal failure'. Photo / Metlink

Wellington commuters are facing major delays this morning after a railway signal fault.

Metlink said they received clearance to resume services in and out of Wellington Station about 7.40am.

KiwiRail said staff were trying to fix the “major signals fault” which stopped trains and left commuters stranded.

Metlink, the region’s passenger rail operator, was trying to get buses to replace the trains.

Metlink earlier said all trains in and out of Wellington railway station were suspended “until further notice”.

A KiwiRail spokesman said staff were “working to fix the fault as quickly as possible”.

The fault meant trains were “unable” to move in or out of Wellington Station.

Stranded commuters have voiced their frustration online.

One affected passenger posting on social media said they had been “strongly encouraged” to work from home if possible.

Another wrote: “Where’s the 7.04 train to Wellington from Naenae? Just no service, no bus replacement, no communication as per usual.”

“Just another day on our trains,” another said.

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