Future Rail: Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme

KiwiRail is in the middle of an $870 million upgrade of the Wellington metro network and Wairarapa Line, to improve service reliability and enable more frequent trains:

• Installing modern new power systems for the overhead lines and signals
• Renewing tracks, including in tunnels, and refurbishing bridges
• Building additional track, passing loops and platforms so more trains can run
• Making level crossings safer

What's the impact?

• Buses will replace some trains when they can’t run on the tracks.
• For information on train services in your area, visit Metlink.
• For upcoming short-term works and disruption, check Where we are working.