April rail closures

Timeline

• Friday 3 to Monday 6 April 2026 (Easter long weekend) - full rail network closure
• Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 April 2026 – Eastern Line closed.
• Tuesday 7 to Sunday 12 April 2026 – Southern Line closed between Puhinui to Pukekohe. Trains will run between Puhinui and Waitematā, and will service Manukau. 
• Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April 2026 – full rail network closure for City Rail Link testing.
• Thursday 16 April 2026 – normal rail services resume.
• ANZAC Day weekend closure – trains will run until 2 pm on Saturday 25 April, following this, there will be a full rail network closure until Tuesday 28 April 2026. 

Rail replacement buses 

Rail replacement buses will be available when trains are not running, including weekday express buses on the Southern Line and Western Line. We have a team who will be live monitoring rail bus capacity during closures and deploying extra buses if required. Find out more about rail replacement buses on our website: April Rail Closures

Safety reminder

A reminder that during City Rail Link testing on 13-15 April, even though passenger trains will be unavailable, trains will still be travelling across the train network and passing through road and pedestrian level crossings. For your safety, always stop to check both ways for trains before crossing the tracks. Stay alert to stay safe. 

Upcoming Closures 

For the latest updates and to help your school community plan ahead, visit: Planned rail closures.