Auckland trains are delayed across the network after a fire alarm was pulled at Britomart train station.
A Fire and Emergency spokesman said the incident earlier this morning was a 鈥渇alse alarm鈥. He confirmed crews did attend, but only for a short while.
An announcement from Auckland Transport through its app said a fire alarm at the station was sounded and the Southern, Eastern and Western services were being stopped from entering.
The station was closed and evacuated.
The alert said trains are delayed across the network.
An Auckland Transport spokesman said the trains were being stopped 鈥渘ear the station until we have clearance to reopen the building鈥.
鈥淲e expect there will be delays and cancellations to trains throughout the morning as a result.
鈥淲e鈥檙e asking customers for their patience and to check the AT mobile app for the latest information about train services and alternative public transport options.
鈥淲hen we are able to run trains from [Britomart] Station again our train crews will work to get services back running to timetable as soon as possible.鈥
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