Christchurch was hit by a powerful earthquake on 22 February 2011 that damaged the heritage tram circuit. Services were suspended for approximately 1000 days from the 22 February 2011 earthquake until November 2013. The tramway reopened in November 2013 on a limited route from New Regent Street to Worcester Boulevard. In November 2014, the pre-earthquake loop reopened. The route was also extended to travel through the mall and High Street, which was under construction when the 2011 earthquake struck.