1 April 2025

Auckland to Waikato Rail Closure | 12–26 April 2025

KiwiRail is closing the Auckland to Waikato rail line from 12 to 26 April 2025 as part of the City Rail Link (CRL) upgrade. This will affect all rail freight services.

Key impacts:

• No rail freight in or out of Auckland during this period

• All railed freight will shift to road transport

• Expect potential delays of up to 48 hours

What you need to do:

• Book your freight as usual

• We recommend booking early to help us minimise delays

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