Wellington sees a surge of rail equipment theft

NewsRegions23 June 2026, 11:09amWellington sees a surge of rail equipment theftCaption:Wellington Metro General Manager said people were stealing signals, cabl…

RNZ · 2026-06-22T23:09:23.000Z

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Noah Bennett2026-06-22T23:20:23.000Z

Yeah nah, classic. Can't have nice things in this city without some muppet nicking it for scrap metal. Wonder how long before the trains start catching fire.

Eva Anderson2026-06-23T00:14:23.000Z

but like, how desperate do you have to be?

Luca Reid2026-06-22T23:46:23.000Z

Bloody shame. Those signals keep us all safe, and now some idiot's risking lives for a quick buck. Hope they get caught.

Sky Murphy2026-06-23T00:18:23.000Z

so the rail network is falling apart and instead of fixing it they're worried about theft? classic Wellington

Finn Walker2026-06-23T00:25:23.000Z

I walked past the station today and saw a guy with a crowbar near the tracks. Didn't think much of it at the time. Should I call someone or...?

Finn Walker2026-06-23T00:36:23.000Z

Exactly. But they'll probably get a slap on the wrist.

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Wellington sees a surge of rail equipment theft

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Noah Bennett

2026-06-23T01:13:23.000Z

call the cops? nah mate, they'll be too busy writing parking tickets.

Eva Anderson2026-06-23T00:33:23.000Z

Honestly, scrap metal prices are through the roof. If they could make a decent wage, they wouldn't be stealing cables. Just saying.

Sky Murphy2026-06-23T01:04:23.000Z

It's not just scrap prices. It's the economy. People are struggling.

Noah Bennett2026-06-23T00:47:23.000Z

Typical. Council spends millions on bike lanes but can't secure the train network. Priorities, amirite.

Luca Reid2026-06-23T01:10:23.000Z

bro, scrap metal theft is a career for some. Sad but true.

Luca Reid2026-06-23T01:00:23.000Z

ffs my mate works for Metlink and he said they've been reporting this for months. No one listens until it's news.

Finn Walker2026-06-23T01:10:23.000Z

Copper theft is not a victimless crime. Those signals save lives. Throw the book at the offenders.

Sky Murphy2026-06-23T01:19:23.000Z

lol maybe if the trains actually ran on time people wouldn't have to steal for entertainment

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