Easter 2016 BOL

DL 9210 brings dead DXB 5016 and train 243 to a gentle stop at Paerata

26 March 2016

At Paerata, turnouts are being renewed. Here, train 243 passes new concrete sleepers on the ground next to the track

26 March 2016

DL 9210 stops train 243 before the start signal. The train would not get a green aspect; instead, the LE would get verbal authorisation to pass the signal at Stop, so is not classified as a SPAD

26 March 2016

DL 9210 gets the heavy train moving again, albeit slowly through the work site

26 March 2016

During the block of line, Eastern Line trains continued running between Sylvia Park and Britomart. As there is no crossover between Sylvia Park and Panmure, trains run opposing main to Tamaki, resulting in all trains leaving from Platform 2

28 March 2016

AM 511 arrives at Panmure on the opposing main

28 March 2016

AM 511 stops at Panmure on its abbreviated trip to Britomart

28 March 2016

AM 511 stopped at Britomart. As every other line was closed, AM 511 was the only train running in Britomart at the time

28 March 2016

AM 415 stands at Britomart, being the only other unit in service

28 March 2016

AM 415 arrives at Meadowbank on its run south to Sylvia Park

28 March 2016

Shortly afterwards, AM 511 arrives in the other direction

28 March 2016

AM 511 departs Meadowbank towards Britomart

28 March 2016

AM 511 enters the causeway just out of Meadowbank

28 March 2016

At Glen Innes, AM 511 arrives while AM 415 is just out of shot to the left

28 March 2016

The two units cross at Glen Innes, avoiding conflicts at Tamaki with one line in use

28 March 2016

At Otahuhu, work has progressed well on the new bus and train interchange, with the rough shape of the interchange clear. Buses will use the road on the right, with passengers using a covered bridge to access trains

28 March 2016

Interchange works used from the other side. The old bridge has been partially demolished, with a temporary walkway filling in until the new bridge is ready

28 March 2016

An assortment of locomotives parked at Westfield waiting for trains to pull. Identifiable in this shot are DC 4248, DL 9129, DFT 7226, DC 4594, DFT 7335, DCP 4663, DC 4951, DH 2868, DSC 2597 and DL 9008

28 March 2016

Next to the workshop, DH 2868, DSC 2597 and DL 9008 sit waiting for service

28 March 2016