KiwiRail has formally apologised for the disruption expected this week on Wellington train services.

A 70 kilometre per hour speed limit is in place on the Hutt Valley, Kapiti and Wairarapa lines after a specialist track evaluation car which was set to inspect the infrastructure broke down.

Track assessments will get underway today but aren't expected to be complete till Friday -- meaning reduced services will be in place till then.

KiwiRail Executive General Manager of Operations, Paul Ashton says the situation is solely their making.

He says they take full responsibility for the reduction in train services.

KiwiRail will be undertaking an internal investigation into the incident.

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KiwiRail has formally apologised for the disruption expected this week on Wellington train services.
A 70 kilometre per hour speed limit is in place on the Hutt Valley, Kapiti and Wairarapa lines after a specialist track evaluation car which was set to inspect the infrastructure broke down.
Track assessments will get underway today but aren't expected to be complete till Friday -- meaning reduced services will be in place till then.
KiwiRail Executive General Manager of Operations, Paul Ashton says the situation is solely their making.
He says they take full responsibility for the reduction in train services.
KiwiRail will be undertaking an internal investigation into the incident.
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.