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⚠ EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.METLINK CLOSES WELLINGTON STATION AND SUSPENDS ALL RAIL SERVICES.
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We are pleased to confirm that half-price fares for ferry, train, bus and total mobility services will come into effect on Friday April 1 😊.🧵.
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We're happy to confirm that Metlink fares will be halved from early April following the Government’s announcement yesterday evening that public transport fees across the country will be temporarily halved. 🧵.
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Great news for Metlink customers, we’re rolling out Snapper on Rail, as an interim solution to the National Ticketing Solution, throughout the rail network. That means you’ll be able to use Snapper to tag on and off the train, very simple and very convenient.
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@CoreyMcKennaNZ Kia ora Corey, this is very shocking to see. We would like to say thank you to the customers who have reported this incident. The Rail Operator have been made aware to address and hopefully prevent this type of behavior on all Metlink services. Kia kaha. ^DW.
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We are very saddened to hear about the death of Shelley, one of our bus drivers from Hutt Valley. Shelley often greeted passengers in Te Reo and was very popular. Kore rawa atu e wareware Shelley
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We’re extending the free city fares until the end of service tonight so you can get home safely from the vigil. Please give thought to those with limited mobility options.
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On advice of the Police, Metlink has taken the decision to close the Wellington railway station and suspend all rail services to ensure the safety of all passengers as the protest action around parliament continues to escalate.
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From 20 September, as part of a coordinated effort to boost vaccination attendance across the region, we will be offering free travel on buses and trains to anyone getting their COVID-19 vaccination. We want to support our communities which rely on public transport for travel.
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Are you #OnBoardWithMasks? We’re counting on you, Wellington, to keep each other safe! Kia kaha!
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We are pleased to announce that Metlink Bus driver wages are going up to $30/hour; $28/hour in Wairarapa and Kāpiti. 35 drivers have joined the Metlink network since January with 20 new drivers expected on the road in April and 65 in May. Greater
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Continue to love half price fares 💙 . You’ll continue to receive half price fares on Metlink services until at least August 💳 . If you’re a Concession cardholder, you’ll continue to receive your concession discount as normal. We hope you enjoy these half price fares for a
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Metlink set to reopen Lambton bus interchange this Sunday. Metlink has announced that it will be reopening the Lambton bus interchange on Sunday 6 March now that protestors have been moved on after three weeks of occupation.
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We just want to say a heartfelt THANKS to Wellington commuters for your patience and flexibility during today's rail strike. The choices you made today about travel alternatives kept congestion in and out of the city limited. Thanks everyone! ^KJ
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We thank all our passengers for their patience and understanding. These are exceptional times and we wish everyone to stay safe at this time.
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We will be assessing the situation throughout the night and making a decision, with the advice of the police, on when services can safely resume.
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We are doing our best to answer everyone's question via twitter. Rachel & I are working from our homes! Check website for latest info.
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UPDATE: TRAIN STRIKE CANCELLED. We are happy to announce that the Rail and Maritime Transport Union has agreed to withdraw its strike action. ALL Metlink trains will be running as usual tomorrow. Updates to follow.
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At this stage bus replacements are unable to be put in place because we cannot guarantee the health and safety of passengers in and around the Wellington railway station.
⚠ EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.METLINK CLOSES WELLINGTON STATION AND SUSPENDS ALL RAIL SERVICES.
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Starting 1 April all fares on the Metlink network are half price for 3 months. A heads up for our rail customers that from today monthly rail passes are available both online and at station for half price, meaning you can get sorted for April now. 🧵
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That was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run as normal. #eqnz
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🎅. 🎅🎅. 🎅🎅🎅. 🎅🎅🎅🎅. 🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅.🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅.🎅 👁️👁️ 🎅.🎅 👃 🎅.🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅. 🎅🎅🎅🎅. 🎅🎅. 🎅. Meri Kirihimete from all of us at Metlink!.
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Trolley Buses, you will forever ride on in our hearts. Last trips are at the end of this month: 💔🚎💔
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Metlink encourages passengers to keep up to date through the Metlink website and app.
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Bus 170: Stop 9913 on Parenga Street is closed until further notice due to a house blocking the road.
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Rail commuters on the Johnsonville Line got their first taste of electronic ticketing yesterday with the launch of Metlink’s Snapper on Rail Pilot. 🚂
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You've told us the trains are full. We've listened & tomorrow we are adding 1000 more seats am & pm to KPL and HVL
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We would like to dedicate this week's thank you to the driver of the number 83 bus to Eastbourne 👏. A passenger noticed a white car shooting through an intersection without stopping. The driver had to quickly react to prevent a potential accident. The passenger wanted to
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@ponekeben Kioa ora Ben, In future it may be best to look up the route of the bus you are about to get on to avoid any frustration. ^DS.
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Today's the day. we're launching our Electric Vehicle Double Decker buses!. You'll begin to see these on our roads from 15 July, to learn more about our new buses head to
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The blue lights on buses are factory fitted & commonly used here and overseas. We know some people don't like them but equally many have no issue. We are in the first few days of new buses & this is one of the things that is new! However we'll continue to note your feedback!.
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Metlink has reopened the Wellington Railway Station and all rail services have resumed as of 6:40am this morning. Passengers are advised that there may be minor delays to train services today following yesterday’s closure of the Wellington Railway Station.
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Reminder that buses are replacing trains on Hutt Valley line this weekend so we can do a bit of tidying up
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Ride the last Trolley bus tonight! The #3 from Karori to Kilbirnie is their last hurrah, departing Karori at 11:50pm
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@BeeFaerie Kia ora Deborah, thank you for taking the time to send this lovely compliment. Be assured we have passed this on to the appropriate team so the staff member can be recognised. Thank you again for this. Ngaa Mihi ^MA.
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KPL: The 10:33am svc from WELL to WAIK is currently held at PAEK due to a trespassing Horse. Updates to follow.
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Tomorrow is World Car-Free Day. Hands up who's taking public transport to work? 🚉 🚌 ⛴️ 🚎
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Snapper will replace Mana/Newlands and Uzabus cards on all Metlink buses from Sunday 15 July. If you use a Mana/Newlands or Uzabus card, you can get a free replacement Snapper. Find out how
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Snowfall and potentially icy conditions are expected throughout the region tonight and into early Friday ❄️ . Snow flurries are expected to reach ground level through the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa. Up to 2-3cm of snow is predicted to fall over the Remutaka Hill per hour, which
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KPL: The 10:33am svc from WELL to WAIK is now on the move running 15 mins late from PAEK, the Horse is fine and has been removed.
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@apocryfag Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are immediately removing all promotional material featuring this person. (1/2).
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Good morning @metlinkwgtn is it true that if you are the first person on the top deck of the bus and you sit right at the front you are known as Captain of the Bus and are entitled to wear a fancy hat.
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@xssfox Kia ora, your most welcome to take your stuffed blue shark on our services as long as he\she\them sits on your lap. Ngā mihi ^MA.
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Metlink has been listening and we will be reinstating the off-peak Route 18 service between #Miramar and @VicUniWgtn. We will be working with the operator to put this into effect later this year. Read more at
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On-bus announcements are coming to a route near you! 🔊 🖥️. After a successful trial, we are rolling out announcements to our entire fleet over the next 12 months. Linked to the bus’s GPS, these announcements make it easier for you to follow the trips progress by displaying the
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⚠ JVL: All services are currently suspended on the Johnsonville Line due to a slip between Awarua Street and Simla Crescent. Bus replacements have been sourced and will run to timetable. Updates to follow, please keep an eye on our website.
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We’re building a better rail network for the Lower North Island 🚆. Metlink, as part of the FutureRail project, is building a better fleet to help commuters living in the Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Palmerston North and Manawatū. Hear from your regional Councillor, Daran Ponter and
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Kia ora! From 1 August, Metlink is moving to app, website and email notifications. This Twitter account will no longer serve live service updates from the Metlink website.
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Train travellers, there will be changes on your regular commute from Monday, 1 May 🚄. Due to KiwiRail speed restrictions, Metlink trains to and from Wellington will be running to a reduced timetable for the month of May. The Wairarapa line will be running on its normal
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@jwjlacy @TeriONeillNZ @Tim_McCready @lachlandcp @AklTransport @covid19nz @IslaStewart Kia ora team! Sorry for this late follow up but we've finally heard from our supplier. as you can imagine the *actual* material we use is unsuitable - but we were able to get a hold of the patterns if that is something that helps you on this quest! ^KW
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Hi folks. Thank you for your understanding regarding the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) strike action on Thursday. We apologise sincerely if your travel plans will be affected and rest assured, we will keep you informed as much as possible via:
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@cheap_as_infree @greaterwgtn @WorkSafeNZ Kia ora, thank you for reaching out, please be assured Metlink is investigating engineering solutions to improve ventilation, noting that currently this is not a standard feature of modern buses in New Zealand. Nga mihi ^SN.
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We wanted to dedicate this week's thank you to a bus driver on Route 52 who made this passenger's day through their kind words. We were only sent this story yesterday and had to share it with you all 🗣️ 📢 . Going above and beyond, the driver of the number 52 helped the passenger
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Metlink Wrapped 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ . Thank you to all our passengers who came along on the journey 🚌 🚂 ⛴️
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Good news, we have track clearance for the entire Kapiti train line!
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We have some exciting news for our passengers 🎉 . Stay on the lookout 👀 for upgraded digital signs coming to your bus stop or train station from 2024. The information provided on the new real time signs will update faster and provide information at an increased accuracy.
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A handy indicator when travelling on the new Metlink Double-decker buses. Be sure to keep an eye out for this.
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KiwiRail provided us with some images showing the team hard at work over the Easter Weekend completing track realignment work. This will allow for more services on the line, as well as new faster and longer trains – we’re here for it!. Find out more information about the project
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Shoutout to the many drivers of @metlinkwgtn whose toots, waves, and whistles have made trains a favourite highlight of our morning walks over the past 5 years.
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We love to hear it, thank you for sharing Stu ♥.
After two days in Wellington I have to talk about my great experiences with the buses here. Frequent, reliable, and electric. Plus a kicker: The drivers are *amazing*. Navigating tricky roads with aplomb in a smooth and friendly way.
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🎇 🎇 🎇. 🎇 🎇 🎇. 🎇 🎇 🎇.🎇 🎇 🎇 🎇 🎇 🎇 🎇🎇. 🎇 🎇 🎇. 🎇 🎇 🎇.🎇 🎇 🎇. ngā mihi o te tau hou, from all of us at Metlink!.
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What does this mean for travelling with Metlink?.Face coverings are once again mandatory for travel on all Metlink bus, train and ferry services. We will be continuing to run our full timetable from midnight tonight (Sunday 14 February).
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Off to the FIFA Women’s World Cup? ⚽ . 'Score' yourself a free ride. Free travel is included with your ticket to any FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ match. Just show your ticket to on-board staff or the driver when travelling.
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It's that time of the week again to thank our drivers. 🚶 A passenger would like to thank their driver on route 30x. When the bus pulled up to the stop, it was in the middle of a downpour. With only one other passenger on the bus, the driver offered to take them further if they
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@AstroPuss This is completely unacceptable behaviour. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Could you please DM us some what bus route this was and what stop your daughter got on at so that we can identify this driver and follow this up ASAP for you?.
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A big thank you to our crews braving the heat to check and repair our rail network during this hot weather. Our crews are monitoring the situation and we will keep you updated on any impact the heat may have on your commute. For more info visit
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Trains will be running to normal timetables on the Kapiti Line tomorrow.
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The reopening is thanks to the Herculean efforts of Metlink staff and cleaning crews, and support from partners like Wellington City Council who have moved heaven and earth to get the bus interchange back up and running.
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Sorry for messaging today - so much is happening quickly it is hard to be 100% accurate and up to date. We are trying our best!!.
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HVL: The NGAU station subway is currently flooded due to adverse weather. We do not recommend using the subway without a pair of gumboots.
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We are still very much in a COVID environment, and we must ensure that we can cope with what could be a significant increase in patronage.
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Let's all 📣 loudly and 👋 the 🏳️for the #AllWhites ⚽ tomorrow as 🇳🇿 takes on 🇵🇪 for a spot at the #WorldCup2018. We'll have extra 🚌 and 🚉 services running to help get you to and from @WestpacStadium. Go team!
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Bike rack on buses timetables now available. How to use the racks and availability of routes & services.
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@apocryfag The views expressed in these posts do not reflect Metlink’s commitment to connecting communities throughout the region. Metlink, our operators and drivers value the diversity of our customers. (2/2) ^KW.
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WRL passengers: To ensure against locomotive failure, all Wairarapa train services will be "doubleheaded" until Christmas Day. For the non trainspotters amongst us, that means two locomotives will pull the carriages instead of one! ^KJ
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Wellington City and Eastbourne: NZ Bus Lockout to end. All cancelled services to resume on Sunday 25 April
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@sacraparental @WgtnCC Kia ora Thalia, we have given this information to the appropriate team and they will reply to you shortly. ^AL.
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@irihapeta Kia ora , If you have a current August monthly pass, monthlyplus pass or Snapper 30-day pass? Metlink would like to advise that due to the ongoing lockdown your August monthly and monthlyplus pass is now valid through to the end of September. ^MA.
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#Rideforfree Final numbers are in. 52,000 trips on 30 Oct - 50% more than a normal weekday! Thanks for the support Wellington & Wairarapa
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Hoping for a win for your favourite team? . Additional capacity on rail and extra buses will be on standby if a winner is announced within 90 minutes ⚽ . If the game goes over 90 minutes before a winner is announced, buses will not have additional capacity beyond the usual
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Tawa residents, your connection to Porirua CBD is here 🚌 You can now ride with On Demand around Tawa and into the Porirua CBD. Book your ride via the Metlink On Demand app 📱 Find out more on our website:
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Get Metlink Commuter - our new real time iOS & Android app. Select your favourite services to get alerts.
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Train services are suspended until we can inspect the network in daylight. We will be keeping you up to date on
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We are excited to introduce route 149, a new route connecting Tirohanga, and Harbour View residents with Hutt Central and Melling Station, as well as Waterloo Station during peak times. The new route begins Monday, 9 October 📅 We look forward to see you onboard 🚌
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Train travellers, from today, rail services have returned back to their weekday timetables 🗓. We thank you all for your patience while we navigated these reduced timetables. You can now plan your journey on the app or on our website, for more information, visit.
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All trains have temporarily stopped due to this afternoon's #eqnz, expect some delays. Will keep everyone updated. ^LH.
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Meet Eddie, he is five years old and got to ride one of our new double decker buses last week. and he loved it! 😍 🚍. Thanks Eddie and @TheSpinoffTV .
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🗣️ 📢 Want to play a new game? It is called the stairs are lava. When travelling by bus, do not use the stairs until you have come to a complete stop. If you use the stairs you lose the game. This is for your safety and the safety of others. Stay Metlink safe whānau 🚌 🚍
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New upgrades to the Metlink website and app have now launched!. You can now find and follow your best ride, as well as save your favourites. Find out more 👉
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⚠️METLINK ADVISES SIX60 CONCERT-GOERS TO SEEK ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL TO AND FROM RESCHEDULED GIG⚠️.There will be limited public transport available for the rescheduled gig today and Metlink advises alternative travel arrangements instead. More info
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We have additional trains and seating for Phoenix vs Sydney Wanderers – Sunday 17 March
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Upper Hutt residents - this week is all about you! Need to get your first or second COVID vaccination? Why not do it on the Delta Buster?. More info about the mobile vaccination station can be found @
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There will be NO Metlink trains running Fri 1st Dec from 2am. Normal services will resume 5am Sat. This is due to a strike by members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union. There will be NO bus replacements. Usual bus services will be running as normal.
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UPDATE: NO TRAIN STRIKE TOMORROW. We are pleased and relieved on behalf of Metlink customers that the strike tomorrow has been called off. All rail services will run as normal.
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