3 Jul 2019

Wellington train cancellations leave thousands stranded

From Morning Report, 7:10 am on 3 July 2019

Wellington rail commuters face major disruption this morning after a freight train derailed in the Wellington railyards on Tuesday night.

No trains are running between Porirua to Wellington, Petone and Wellington, and Melling to Petone.

Trains from Wairarapa are also cancelled.

RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell is at Petone station with the latest details.