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Communication Fail No. 276
Another massive communication fail this afternoon. Western Line trains were halted for a time because of a ruptured gas main leak near the New Lynn train station. But...
Another Blitz
Another train fare blitz today at Britomart to catch those who did not pay or at least remind them the chances are they may get caught. This morning's blitz...
Escalator Crisis #No 2365
Here we go again at Britomart. This time it’s declared a “hazard.” How long will it take this time to solve the latest escalator crisis?
No ETA On ETA signs
Real time information of train arrivals is on its way - but still no exact date. ARTA will say only that “once the real time data feed is available from...
Ticket Blitz Ready
The barriers are up at Britomart in preparation for this week’s start of an ARTA’s crackdown on train fare evasion. You will have to show a train ticket...
It’s That Lightbulb Time Again!
Here we go again! The annual joke is back! Back in October I wrote: How long does it take to change a… A Britomart escalator was out of action last week when...
Major Crackdown On Fare Evasion
Auckland’s train authorities are launching a major crackdown on fare evasion. They say this is in part due to feedback from customers complaining that people are...
John Banks Transport Vision
Mayor John Banks is calling for rail and more rail, including the CBD tunnel and a Britomart to the airport link. Here are his latest thoughts on Auckland’s...
Auckland’s Strand Station: What To Do?
So what should be done with the sorry state of Auckland’s original central railway platforms at the Strand? Already ARTA has been talking about stabling trains...
Lolly Scramble At Britomart
Britomart seems to have become a target for advertisers and promotional companies wanting to hawk their wares. Not only do you sometimes get bombarded with flyers...
How Long To Change Britomart Lightbulb? Part II!
Remember the “How long does it take to change a lightbulb at Britomart” discussion when a broken down escalator took weeks to fix? Well, now literally...
CBD Tunnel Signs Promising for 2020-2023
Signs are hopeful that there will be a CBD rail tunnel through Britomart. “It will happen in 2-3 years, - if the government is returned for a second...
Even The Harshest Critics Can Be Turned Around
In noting the super-city mayoral support for the CBD rail tunnel (Banks, Brown, Lee, if he’s a candidate). it’s amazing to note how people can get...
Another Signal Fault Tonight!
It’s not quite the XT meltdown.. but Auckland rail commuters had another signal fault to deal with on peak hour tonight. This time it was a failure at Britomart. It’s...
The Same Old Song
Hopeful peak-time commuters entering Britomart tonight were greeted with the same old song. Namely, a scrolling line under the timetable boards announcing delays...
Berthing Pangs
Let’s not fool ourselves that things are going well. This morning saw another bad morning with endless delays. Reader Sam, who has switched to biking, write:...
It’s Not A Bus, This is A Train - Video
Amid the madness at Britomart tonight, was a debate about what to do with a cyclist who wanted to take his bike on the train - but the train was being replaced...
Auckland Transport Year 2009 In Photos: Key Events
We had a Mt Albert by-election which, thanks to the SH20 tunnel row, public transport and transport became the big issue, enabling us to discuss it with politicians: Labour's...
Broken Again!
Oh no! The cones are out again at Britomart. The escalator is broken again. Last time it took 37 days before it got fixed. How do we fix this? It took 37 days last...
Tourists Demand Britomart Change Its Name!
German tourists Reinhard and Christa are demanding that we change the name of the Britomart Transport Centre. Visiting Auckland after cycling around New Zealand,...
Banking On Britomart
Good to see banking moving into Britomart with the arrival of a Westpac money machine, just inside the Queen St entrance. A guy seem to be struggling all day to...
Two Signal Failures In One Day & No Quick Help In Sight
A shocking day for signals. Two signals failures in one day. Unbelievable. A morning rush hour one at Newmarket. An afternoon rush hour one at New Lynn on the Western...
Odd Way To Celebrate Good News
If I were running public transport in Auckland, I would have celebrated wildly today. Hours after the announcement of integrated ticketing - one of the most...
Signals Failure On Western Line
Western line services are running late tonight because of a signals failure at New Lynn. Is this DAY 22? Note the usual professional sign (left) bringing Britomart...
Signs Of Ups & Down At Britomart
How long does it take to change a… This escalator (right) was out of action last week when Britomart was clogged with more traffic because 50% more people...
