Current Rail Network Rebuild work
Find out more about stage 5 of the Rail Network Rebuild that will run from March 2025 to January 2026.
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Key information
A significant amount of work has been completed and the Rail Network Rebuild is now entering its final stages.
The next full rail closure will be over the extended Matariki weekend, from Friday 20 June 2025 to Monday 23 June 2025. No trains will be running, and buses will replace trains. This closure includes a standard weekday on Monday 23 June.
To help plan your journey, you can now view train line status in real time.
Extended Matariki rail upgrades
The next full rail closure will take place over an extended Matariki weekend, from Friday 20 June 2025 to Monday 23 June 2025 when train usage is low.
During this closure as well as the upgrades, renewals, and overdue maintenance KiwiRail is carrying out on the network, works are underway to deliver multiple large-scale infrastructure projects to prepare for CRL.
These projects include:
- network wide – installing new fibre cables
- Henderson Station – continuing the installation of a new lift and escalator
- Waitemata (Britomart) Station – upgrade acoustic panels and maintenance on sky lights
- Newmarket Station – continue weathertightness renewal works
- Takanini Station – level crossing removal investigation
- ongoing Rail Network Rebuild work across the network.
Getting around while lines are closed
During the Matariki rail upgrade, rail replacement buses will be available.
Details on the rail replacement bus schedules can be viewed on the Alternative transport during the Rail Network Rebuild page.