Due to damage caused by the recent rain event across the South Island, The Taieri Gorge Railway will not be operating its scheduled excursions over the next ten days.

Dunedin Railways Operations Manager, Grant Craig, says maintenance staff are assessing the situation and planning repair work, so it can be operating as soon as possible.

Dunedin had its wettest July day since records began in 1918 and the heavy rain caused slips and wash outs along the gorge track.

The company is contacting passengers who are booked during this period and offering alternative travel options.