Archive for: RWC train fail

Report Lists RWC Transport Lessons

Report Lists RWC Transport Lessons

One of the Auckland Council’s main stated objectives with the RWC was to “make public transport use a habit.” A 250-page external consultants’ report...

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Foo Fighters Bus FAIL

Foo Fighters Bus FAIL

Have we learnt nothing from the RWC opening night fiasco? Last night I had to walk away from the Foo Fighters public transport shambles it was so depressing. And...

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Betting On Another Train Fail!

Betting On Another Train Fail!

Now there is betting on whether the trains will work tomorrow! New Zealand’s online predictions market, iPredict, has today launched a stock asking whether...

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McMadness Continues

McMadness Continues

The madness over Party central tonight continues with the Government moving fast to seize control of Auckland’s waterfront before this coming weekend’s...

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RWC Fail Reports: Full Details

RWC Fail Reports: Full Details

Compensation of a RWC match ticket is to be offered to those who did not get  by train to Eden Park for part of or the full Friday opening RWC game. An Auckland...

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Govt Blames Labour Over RWC Electrics

Govt Blames Labour Over RWC Electrics

Transport Minister Steven Joyce today distanced himself from the suggestion Auckland’s new electric trains could have been in place for the Rugby World Cup, helping...

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Council Decisions On Train Fail Wednesday

Council Decisions On Train Fail Wednesday

On Wednesday afternoon the Council will announce what transport  plans it has for this coming Saturday’s Eden Park match after it receives the report from...

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Train Fail: Greens Blame Govt

Train Fail: Greens Blame Govt

The roots of Auckland’s transport woes are a deep bias in transport planning and Government funding according to the Greens. In the wake of Friday’s...

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World Media Miss Akl Train Fail

World Media Miss Akl Train Fail

While local media continue to lead their news with Auckland’s RWC Opening Night train failure, most of the global media outside Australia have not reported...

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What Went Wrong Last Night

What Went Wrong Last Night

Fail is the kindest way to describe last night’s transport failure. For a more colourful word describing faith in our system to cope - ask the 2000 people...

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