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One person has died after being struck by a train in Meadowbank, New Zealand, this morning, authorities said.

KiwiRail last month opened a new station building in central Auckland, for travelers to check in and relax before boarding their Northern Explorer scenic or Te Huia train journey.

Police can confirm that a person has died after being struck by a train on the Hutt Valley Line this afternoon.

Both the Labour government and the opposition National Party have now released major transport polices that put the emphasis on maintaining and expanding roads.