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Wellington bike racks on buses back in action
Accessibility Customers & Communities Sustainability & Technology
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Plan Ahead - Service Updates
Service Changes
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Wairarapa Line updates
Disruptions & Detours Staff & Operators
Metlink fares increasing as public transport funding squeezed
Tickets & Fares
Matariki rail closure – passengers encouraged to plan ahead and expect delays
Disruptions & Detours Public Holidays & Events
Happy Valley land purchased for Metlink bus depot
Projects & Partnerships Sustainability & Technology
King’s Birthday rail closure – passengers encouraged to plan ahead and expect delays
Disruptions & Detours Public Holidays & Events
Wellington rail network Budget funding welcome, but more needed
Projects & Partnerships
New strategy to align Wellington public transport and urban development
Projects & Partnerships
Harbour ferry transitions to cashless payments
Tickets & Fares
En route to electric: 16 new electric buses join Metlink fleet
Service Changes
Public transport Private Share targets adopted in Wellington
Tickets & Fares
Extra train and bus capacity for Hurricanes vs Crusaders game
Public Holidays & Events
Public transport alternatives to mitigate Melling Station closure
Disruptions & Detours
Upcoming Easter and Anzac Day rail closure – passengers encouraged to plan ahead and expect delays
Disruptions & Detours Public Holidays & Events
Rainbow bus connection in downtown Wellington
Customers & Communities
Metlink to provide extra public transport for Hurricanes vs Blues
Public Holidays & Events
Metlink fares to increase by 2.2% from 1 July 2025
Service Changes