Where we are working
KiwiRail and its contractors are always working to maintain and upgrade Wellington's rail network. Our teams try to keep disturbance to a minimum, but sometimes you will notice work going on in your area.
This page lists significant upcoming short-term activity and disruption in the Wellington region. (Short-notice maintenance jobs to keep the trains running safely are not usually listed here.)
- To see an overview of our work in the Wellington region, visit Wellington Metro & Lower North Island.
- For information about train timetables and bus replacements, visit Metlink.
- If you would like to be added to our database so we can keep you updated, please sign up here.
Johnsonville Line
Matariki long weekend (20 to 22 June)
- We're using our tamper machine at night to adjust the track alignment from Wadestown all the way up to Johnsonville. The tamper lifts the track and compacts the ballast (rocks) underneath to hold the track in place. It’s noisy, but doesn’t stay in one spot for long.
- During the day, we’ll be doing rock-bolting in the Wadestown area to stabilise slopes. This can sometimes be noisy, and you may notice heavy machinery near Simla Crescent Station.
- We’ll also be working near Khandallah Station during the day. Station Road will be under Stop/Go traffic management from 6am to 6pm each day as it will be our main access point.
Kapiti Line
Matariki long weekend (20 to 22 June)
- Paekākāriki - Replacing rail to the south of Paekākāriki Station. Daytime work between 6.30am and 6pm
- McLellan Street level crossing - pedestrian barrier upgrade. Work will run around the clock from early morning Friday 20 June to early morning Monday 23 June. The road will be closed at the level crossing to both vehicles and pedestrians.
- Linden Park to Kenepuru Station - replacing rail. This involves rail sawing, hammering steel, and using excavators to remove and install rail. To minimise disruption, we’ll be working between 6.30am and 6pm – but night work may be needed to ensure trains can resume on Monday morning.
Hutt Valley Line
Matariki long weekend (20 to 22 June)
- Cleaning ballast north of Manor Park Station
Wairarapa Line
- Western Lake Road level crossing - underway and due to be complete end of June 2025.
- Revans Street level crossing - work and road closure King's Birthday. Crew return mid-June through to end July 2025.
- Fox Street level crossing – construction begins mid-June through to Labour weekend 2025.
- Belvedere Road level crossing - end of May through to end July 2025.
- Trenching alongside the railway line through Featherston township until end of October 2025.
Questions?
Please contact us on:
- 0800 801 070 (daytime hours)
- 0800 801 070 extn 43042 (after hours)
- email wgtnupgrade@kiwirail.co.nz