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Auckland and Wellington regional councils are struggling to afford their share of the work needed on the metropolitan train tracks, according to KiwiRail's briefing to the incoming government.
Wellington regional transport chair Thomas Nash says the region's train commuters can expect weekend bus replacements to continue for more than a decade and Auckland commuters are also being told to expect delays and cancellations.
KiwiRail owns the tracks and is responsible for maintenance but wants more help to pay for the work needed.
KiwiRail chief planning and asset development officer David Gordon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.