An attempted cable theft has delayed some trains coming into Wellington on Monday morning.
Metlink said the attempted theft happened on the Kāpiti Line shortly after 7.30am, at the main tunnel over State Highway One.
Police say they received a report of someone in the tunnel in Glenside.
The incident has caused delays and some cancellations to Kāpiti Line services, the Metlink spokesperson said.
Trains have now resumed after a police inspection of the tunnel.
"The person was not apprehended. Initial reports indicate no cables were cut or damaged."
Some disruption is expected to continue for the next hour.
Police say enquiries are ongoing.
Source: RNZ · RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
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