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Orakei Bridge Replacement Starts
Preparatory works are getting underway for one of KiwiRail’s big Christmas rail projects - the replacement of the Orakei rail bridge. That bridge over...
AA’s Dinosaur Age Thinking
I am so glad I cancelled my AA membership. Automobile Association’s submission on the Auckland Plan does not speak for me- except for the qualified AA support...
Ellerslie Train Station Revamp Details
Ellerslie’s revamped train station – first revealed by AKT – will involve reducing the station’s platform by 2 metres in width and extending it by another...
Hamilton Train Plan Bites The Dust
Nice idea but no money. The Hamilton to Auckland commuter rail service plan has now stalled in its tracks with no sign of anyone putting up the money needed. Hamilton...
Tiverton Rd, Wolverton St Upgrade Goes Ahead
Auckland Transport has called for tenders on a major upgrade of Tiverton Road and Wolverton Street – a busy 2.2km stretch of arterial road between New Windsor...
New Selwyn Station Would Be $20m
A new Eastern rail station near Selwyn College and connecting to Gowing Drive would cost at least $20,000,000, according to Auckland Transport. Orakei Local Board...
You’re A Slack Lot (Well Some Of You..)
No matter what spin is put on it, too many Aucklanders have either been slack or disinterested in making comments on Auckland Council’s visionary Auckland Plans. 8...
Murder Weapon Found During Vic Tunnel Build
A dual trigger pistol was among the things discovered while the excavation for the Victoria Park tunnel was taking place. One assumes it was a murder weapon thrown...
At Last Some Sunsign
New solar powered bus signs are being introduced by Auckland Transport. They are specially designed for lower patronage stops. Some have appeared on Dominion Road...
More Of These Signs Please
I was in a crowded peak time Western Line train last night - and only when I got out and could see the window as I made way through to the door did I see this...
Victoria Park Tunnel Opens
Auckland’s $340 million Victoria Park Tunnel was officially opened this morning three months ahead of schedule by Prime Minister John Key- and 17,000 people then...
Auck Rail Patronage Rising 13.7% A Year
If we remove the distortions created by big events like the RWC travel to Eden Park, the comparative year-on-year increase for Auckland rail patronage is 13.7% with...
How Mayor Will Fund City Rail Link & Rates
Auckland Mayor Len Brown this afternoon outlined how he expects the CBD rail link –which he calls essential – to be funded. He expects the Government to pay...
Grafton Rd Delays From Monday
Around last Christmas it was Quay St that saw disruption. This time it will be Grafton Rd which will include being speed being reduced to 30k and one lane in either...
PT Measurements Almost Met
In the last year, only one Auckland public transport measurement is said to have not been met- the public transport subsidy per passenger km. The Super City is one...
What To Call Manukau? Update
It will be at least March before we know what Manukau station will be called - and even then it may be later if there are public objections. The station opens...
Obscured By Clouds
So what now for The Cloud? The word on the street is that now the Government has said it’s over to Auckland to do what it wishes, there is a strong reluctance...
Will We Ever Catch Up?
We’re making progress with public transport - new trains coming, station renewals, a new Manukau line, new LINK bus services…. But no-one could...
PM Opens Vic Tunnel Saturday
The prime minister officially opens Victoria Park tunnel in a ribbon cutting ceremony early next Saturday morning, during the first week of the official election...
Back To Normal? Sadly, No
Phew, the RWC is over and we can get back to using the trains as we used to. Sadly no. It’s the countdown to Christmas. That means another big rail network...
AT Score Their Goals
Auckland Transport have a lot to be pleased about in tallying up, not just last night’s public transport success but, opening night exempted, the way it went...
RWC Transport Passes A Success
Auckland Transport is hailing the first attempt at a multi-mode transport card for Auckland as a success. 1228 special A-Passes were sold to RWC visitors. They were...
RWC Final: 41,000 Walk Fan Trail
We know the score! Here’s the official stats from last night’s transport and Fan Zones for the RWC Final. And the incredible stat is that 41,000 walked...
RWC Kingsland Goes Black Photos
Unbelievable. Supporting the All Blacks is one thing but going literally black for the final was not on Auckland’s agenda. After a power cut in the...
RWC Boosts PT Patronage
As expected, the RWC has distorted patronage numbers of those using Auckland’s trains and buses. Last month, Auckland Transport recorded 6.63 million public transport...
