Archive for: Auckland electric trains

Next Train Timetable Changes

Next Train Timetable Changes

Auckland Transport has confirmed details of the new rail timetable to be introduced next March – and say it will be the last timetable change until the new electric...

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Steven: Thanks Len

Steven: Thanks Len

The Transport Minister today thanked Auckland Mayor Len Brown and Auckland Council for what he called  their constructive engagement on  the issue of funding for...

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Manukau: So Close, So Far

Manukau: So Close, So Far

The rail tracks have been laid inside the new 300m Manukau rail trench and once a bit of familiar station furniture is added, you could imagine the station operating....

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Manukau Train Station Delayed

Manukau Train Station Delayed

The new Manukau rail line, due to open in July, has been delayed. It will now not open until February next year. The opening of the new line will coincide with the...

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What’s Inside The Tent?

What’s Inside The Tent?

KiwiRail workers were out again this weekend tweaking those cabinets that have started appearing around the network. But today the workers were spotted hiding the...

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Signals Electric

Signals Electric

It’s exciting to see early signs of the next stage of the Auckland rail electrification project starting to appear. Workers were very excited late yesterday...

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Confusing Stop

Confusing Stop

Morningside train commuters have had a confusing few days. The Britomart-bound trains have crossed tracks and ended up on the western-bound side of the station. Today...

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23% ‘Oppose’ Electric Train Funding

23% ‘Oppose’ Electric Train Funding

23% of New Zealanders oppose the Government spending money to electrify Auckland’s rail - if you are to believe an odd survey that has popped up. The...

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NZ-Made: Berl Replies

NZ-Made: Berl Replies

The suggestion of NZ rail workers building Auckland’s electric trains continues to be fiercely debated - amid some criticism that transport minister...

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