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.

Summer rail upgrades

Kapiti Line

Old Hutt Road - 24/7 works, 26 December - 5 January

Otaihanga Road level crossing - 24/7 work, 26 December - 5 January 

Takapu Road - 6am- 7:30pm, 26 December - 5 January

Hutt Valley Line

Silverstream - 6am - 7:30pm, 26 December - 12 January

Naenae to Taita - 6am-7:30pm, 26 December - 12 January 

Corner of Granville Street and Racecourse road - Site preparation works,  6am-7:30pm, 26 December - 12 January 

Wairarapa Line

Bell Street- Permanent closure from 17 December and 6am-6pm work, 17 December - April 2026