New Zealand’s City Rail Link, in partnership with Auckland Transport, has announced details of the proposed te reo Māori names for CRL stations. Read more
New stations set for South Auckland
Two new train stations for Southern Auckland are a step closer after planning consent was granted for the Drury Central and Paerata stations. The two stations were approved under the fast-track provisions of the COVID recovery legislation. Read more
CAF signed on for more Auckland trains
CAF (Compañía Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) has signed a contract for the supply of 23 new electric units for Auckland in New Zealand. The contract, worth in excess of €130M, includes the maintenance of the trains until the end of 2025 and has an extension option for up to 5 additional units. Read more
Auckland passengers on new track
Views through carriage windows will be a little different for passengers on resumed Western Line services in Auckland, after an ambitious and successful program of holiday work at City Rail Link’s Mt Eden Station site. Read more
New era begins for Auckland passenger rail
Auckland One Rail (AOR) has begun its partnership with Auckland Transport (AT) as the new passenger rail operator. Read more
Swift response to track damage report
KiwiRail and Auckland Transport have moved quickly to address issues raised by a report into track damage caused by rolling contact fatigue (RCF), which led to widespread speed restrictions across the Auckland rail network. Read more
Hobson Bay causeway next location for Auckland upgrades
A critical link in the Auckland rail network is the focus of upgrades for the next fortnight as crews work to get infrastructure back up to standard. Read more
Caps on fares instituted and proposed on rail networks to grow patronage
Auckland Transport will make discounts to off-peak fares permanent, as of February 7.
The discounts will apply between 9am and 3pm, after 6.30pm, and all day on weekends. Read more
Parking made easier for rail passengers
Extra parking and improved technology is making it easier for commuters to catch the train. Read more
Trains return to New Zealand commuter networks after Christmas shutdown
Trains have returned to the Auckland and Wellington networks on Monday morning, after a two-week shutdown over the Christmas and New Year break. Read more