Kāpiti & Horowhenua

During our works, some train services may be affected. Visit Metlink to find out about bus replacements.

Substations - in progress

Substations take power from the local supply and convert it to the voltage needed by the trains. The trains then draw the power from the overhead wires. 

KiwiRail needs to upgrade some existing substations and build a new substation on the Kāpiti Line to power the increased services that Metlink is planning. In December 2024, the Minister for Transport announced a funding boost to deliver these upgrades.