Further disruption to Auckland trains

From Midday Report, 12:45 pm on 14 February 2024

There's been even further disruption for Auckland train commuters after an infrastructure problem closed two platforms at Britomart Station, affecting services on major lines.

It comes on top of days of cancellations due to overheated rails and warnings from Auckland Transport that disruption is likely to continue for the next month or so.

Mayor Wayne Brown has described the situation as an omnishambles and is hauling transport bosses into his office Wednesday afternoon.

Greater Auckland director Matt Lowrie spoke to Charlotte Cook.