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Wellington rail commuters can expect delays on Thursday morning after one service collided with a large rock.<\/p>\n
A KiwiRail spokesperson says the collision was reported about 6.30am.<\/p>\n
It involved a passenger train travelling north from Wellington on the K\u0101piti Line.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said there were no injuries, and the train did not derail and was able to safely continue along the line.<\/p>\n
The line has now reopened following track inspections, but some delays are expected as a result.<\/p>\n
Deborah Morris, who was on a southbound train, said she and about 40 other passengers were now waiting in wet weather for a bus replacement service at Paekakariki Station.<\/p>\n
“It is pretty steady rain, lucky no wind and at least it’s warm, but there are a lot of people standing around waiting for buses now.”<\/p>\n
She said her plan was to return to her car and drive in, in case disruption continued throughout the day.<\/p>\n