Auckland Transport cancels train services due to heat affecting steel rail movement; impacts reliability and reputation, prompting calls for investment.

Auckland Transport has cancelled train services in the city due to hot weather. The cancelled trips include eight trips on the Southern Line, five on the Eastern Line, and four on the Western Line. The heat causes the steel in the rail lines to move faster when trains pass over them, requiring trains to go slower. This has resulted in various disruptions and cancellations, which have led to concerns about the reliability and reputation of Auckland's rail network, with calls for investment to address these issues.

February 11, 2024
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