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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...
On Track For Electric
While some of us got drenched trying to walk or cycle the new 1.5km southbound Newmarket viaduct structure, thanks to the sudden heavy rain outbursts, rail workers...
Signal Work For Electric Trains
Auckland’s rail electrification is in the air. And that’s exciting. It may be months before we sight any new electric masts and overhead wiring but rail...
Morningsiding Finished
The creation of a siding at Morningside station so trains can be backed up for matches during the Rugby World Cup 2011 has been finished. This is how it looks. Looking...
RWC2011 Side Tracked
Wonder where all the money is going on transport arrangements fopr the Rugby World Cup 2011 around Eden Park? Here’s a new example. Work has begun on building...
Mt Albert Promised Cleanup
A welcomed promise today of a clean up of the Mt Albert station - but still full makeover. The rain over the last few days have exposed how the words windswept...
Back To Normal
Final track work was being done around the Western Line today in preparation for a return to ‘normal’ timetable tomorrow morning, after a week of a temporary...
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...
Ominous Start
An ominous start to the weekend’s Auckland train services! The first West-bound service from Britomart broke down just after Kingsland this morning. The air-conditioning...
Autumn Rail Spruce Up Continues
Besides the big projects, OnTrack workmen continued to spruce up the track around the Auckland rail network today. This afternoon, they were busy between Kingsland...
Another Breakdown: How Long Can This Go On?
Another poor old broken down train this morning –and the rail equivalent of a towtruck finally arrives just west of Morningside station to attend to the train. It’s...
Auckland, Wellington Train Commuters Stranded
A major Western Line meltdown this morning left people stranded on stations and those who managed to eventually get a train, were very late for work and school. The...
ARTA “Clarifies” Suggestion RWC Transport Will Fail
ARTA this afternoon tried to clarify a suggestion based on its own confidential report that the city’s transport needs won’t be met for the Rugby World...
Power Failure: Western Line Rush Hour Chaos - Photos (Updated)
The rush-hour power failure, which involved causing the new multi-million Newmarket signalling system to not be able to function for a while, led to chaos at Britomart...
Auckland Train Development: Mid-Year in Photos (2009,Part 2)
By mid-year, New Lynn’s landscape was being dominated by big cranes as work on the major transport centre and associated work was in full swing: The New Lynn...
Keep Cat Litter Off Stations, Please
Any household pet disappearance is a sad event - especially if a child in the household is distressed about it. Good on these cat owners for advertising in...
bro’Town Station Is Very Cool But Look How Shabby the Rest Are
More Ant Sang bro’Town images have just appeared on the platform at Morningside train station. This completes the wonderful transformation that I reported...
Morningside Station Officially becomes bro’Town
Morningside officially became bro’Town this morning. In a rare creative burst to give our bland railway stations some personality, images from the popular...
St Lukes Mall Expansion - Where Is The Train Station?
Big expansion plans for St Lukes shopping mall (see height in Westfield drawing - right) in which the Mt Albert mall would reclaim the title of being the country’s...
Before the paint dries, the Auckland curse hits
Morningside’s new station got one of its remaining necessary bits this afternoon - some wooden seating but with the paint still drying at the smart...
Another Day, Another Delay
It’s time for Transport Minister and Minister In Favour Of Cars to come and join us on a trip to the city. Today’s morning rush hour points failure...
Driver goes through red light
A train driver going through a red light mid-morning added to Morningside’s general chaos today. Fortunately no-one was injured and the correct procedures...
Morningside Commuters Find Their Station A “Bomb Wreck”
Commuters trying to board from Morningside are battling to be able to find any room on the platform to stand amid machines and workmen busy tearing down the old...
Morningside’s new railway station ready in July
Morningside is the latest Auckland railway station to finally get a modern look. A new station will emerge in July to replace the very last century - looking...
ARTA replies on station safety: “We’re thinking about it but no decision”
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority has now commented on this earlier post about how potentially dangerous some train stations are at night with poor lighting...
