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A train on New Zealand’s Kāpiti Line was stranded for over three hours on August 11, 2025, after an overhead cable snapped, leaving 152 passengers trapped due to live power.
A train on New Zealand’s Kāpiti Line was stranded for over three hours on 11 August 2025 after an overhead electric cable snapped, leaving 152 passengers unable to exit due to live power.
Metlink and KiwiRail responded with emergency supplies, including water and plastic bags for sanitation, while staff maintained communication and comfort.
Buses replaced trains between Wellington and Plimmerton, causing widespread delays.
The cause of the cable failure remains under investigation, with no indication that aging infrastructure was a factor.
Train services are expected to double in the region within five years.
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Un tren en la línea Kāpiti de Nueva Zelanda quedó varado durante más de tres horas el 11 de agosto de 2025, después de que un cable aéreo se rompiera, dejando a 152 pasajeros atrapados debido a la energía viva.