Police can confirm a person has died at a rail crossing near Sturges Road Train Station this afternoon.
Police were notified at about 2.55pm, after a train struck a pedestrian near Mt Lebanon Lane.
"Sadly, I can confirm a woman was pronounced deceased at the scene," Acting Inspector Warwick Stainton, Auckland Shift Commander, says.
"This is understandably a terrible incident for everyone involved and we are working to notify the next of kin."
A cordon is expected to remain in place until this evening.
"Anyone who may have witnessed what happened, and who hasn't yet spoken to Police, is asked to please make contact."
Anyone with information is asked to make a report online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "update report", or by calling 105. Please use the reference number P068028933.
Police advise affected public transport users to follow Auckland Transport guidance for their commute.
