‘Trespassers in tunnel’ halt trains between Wellington and Porirua

Train services between Wellington and Porirua were suspended after trespassers entered a tunnel to steal copper cables. The incident caused significant commuter delays and forced the use of replacement buses.
Why it matters
Infrastructure theft poses safety risks to the public and disrupts essential transportation services for thousands of commuters.
Commuters had their trains replaced by buses while the incident unfolded. File photo / Mark Mitchell
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