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.
Kāpiti Line
Glenside/Tawa, July to October:
Night works every week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
- Bridge 7, alongside Middleton Road - 6 July to 22 August
- Bridge 9, just south of Takapu Road Station - 10 August to 16 October
- Along the railway line, from Willowbank Reserve to Rowells Road - 6 July to 16 October
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