Tag: city_rail_link
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Eden Park, Auckland Transport Trade Blame After All Blacks Test Train Delays
Fans booed passing trains and queued up to 40 minutes after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies, as Eden Park and Auckland Transport blamed each other for the failure.
TransportationMediaSportGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Eden ParkAuckland TransportKingsland railway stationNick SautnerMark LambertCity Rail LinkAll BlacksAucklandTransport
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Transport Takes Centre Stage as Parties Pitch Rival Visions for Auckland
National promises $1.75bn for Mill Road Stage 1 while the Greens unveil a $21bn public transport package, as Greater Auckland questions which plans actually meet the city's needs.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationElectionGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentSocial Issues Mill RoadAuckland transportNew Zealand election 2026Green Party transport policyNational PartyWayne BrownCity Rail LinkAucklandTransport
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Auckland Rail Hits One Million Trips in Two Weeks as City Rail Link Opens
More than a million train rides recorded in the first two weeks of Auckland's City Rail Link, with West Auckland trips up almost 173 per cent and new road rules now in force.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownAuckland Transportpublic transportTrains TaranakiTransport
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Auckland Narrows Congestion Charging to Three Options, With 2030 Start Possible
Auckland Council considers three congestion charging options — a city centre cordon, an expanded city fringe cordon, and core motorways plus city centre — with public consultation due mid-November.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues Auckland congestion chargingAuckland TransportCity Centre CordonCity Fringe CordonCity Rail Linkpublic transportAucklandTransport
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Transit Advocate's Christmas Wish List: Ten Public Transport Priorities for Aotearoa
Darren Davis lists ten public transport wishes for New Zealand, from Lower South Island trains and West Coast services to making Te Huia permanent and building the Marsden Point Rail Link.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationElectionEnvironment Darren Davispublic transportTe HuiaMarsden Point Rail LinkCity Rail LinkGreater AucklandAucklandTransport
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Motu Move Ticketing Launches in Canterbury as Auckland Councillors Push Back on Fast-Track Housing
National ticketing system Motu Move fully launches in Canterbury, Auckland leaders draft a bill to remove greenfield housing from fast-track laws, and City Rail Link searches surge.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustraliaUSAState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyEurope Motu MoveNational Ticketing SolutionChris BishopCanterburyAucklandCity Rail Linkfast-track legislationTransport
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Auckland Transport Opens Consultation on Inner West Level Crossing Removal Options
Auckland Transport is consulting on detailed options to remove four Inner West level crossings on the Western Line, with feedback open until Monday 28 September.
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Auckland's City Rail Link Smashes Rail Patronage Record in First Week
Auckland's City Rail Link recorded 528,007 train boardings in its first week, beating the previous seven-day record by more than 23,000 and lifting patronage around 62 per cent.
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Auckland's City Rail Link Opens to Soaring Ridership as New Road Rules Loom
Auckland's new City Rail Link drew over 92,000 boardings on its first Monday, with estimated ridership up 40-60% as New Zealand prepares lane-use rule changes from 1 October.
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City Rail Link Opens in Auckland, Hailed as a Civic Coming of Age
Auckland's City Rail Link opens after a journey over 100 years in the making, with new stations Te Waihorotiu and Karanga-a-Hape drawing huge crowds and praise for former mayor Len Brown.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues City Rail LinkAucklandLen BrownTe WaihorotiuKaranga-a-HapeAuckland Rapid TransitPublic TransportTransport
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Auckland's City Rail Link Hits One Million Trips in First Two Weeks
Auckland's City Rail Link has recorded more than one million train boardings in its first two weeks, with West Auckland leading a surge in patronage and new travel patterns emerging.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsGeneral Politics City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownPublic TransportRail NetworkNew Zealand Government
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Auckland Rail Network Sets All-Time Weekly Patronage Record in First Week of City Rail Link Services
Auckland's rail network recorded 528,007 boardings in the first seven days of City Rail Link services, beating the previous weekly record set in March 2019 by more than 23,000.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomy City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopWayne BrownAuckland Transportpublic transportrail patronageNew Zealand Government
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Auckland City Centre Planning Rules Targeted for Overhaul After City Rail Link Opening
New Zealand Government consults on removing height limits and other Auckland city centre planning restrictions, aiming for 17,000 extra dwellings and 37,200 jobs after City Rail Link opened.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsReal EstateTransportationEconomy Auckland city centreCity Rail LinkChris BishopSimon WattsWayne BrownAuckland Unitary PlanResource Management ActNew Zealand Government
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Labour Pledges $20 Weekly Public Transport Fare Cap for Auckland
Labour's Tangi Utikere says Auckland commuters would pay no more than $20 a week for public transport, saving an average of $25 weekly, as the City Rail Link opens.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial Issues New Zealand Labour PartyAucklandCity Rail LinkTangi Utikerepublic transport faresChristopher Luxoncost of living
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Peters Opens Auckland's City Rail Link, Touts $2.4 Billion Rail Investment
Rail Minister Winston Peters opens Auckland's City Rail Link, highlighting $2.4 billion in taxpayer investment and a train every ten minutes at peak.
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Auckland's City Rail Link Opens After 150 Years of Planning
Transport Minister Chris Bishop hails the City Rail Link opening as the moment Auckland "grew up", crediting generations of tunnellers and workers who finally delivered a rail line through the city centre.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor City Rail LinkAucklandChris BishopNew Zealand GovernmentTransportRailInfrastructure
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National Pledges Dedicated Auckland Transport Police Team
A re-elected National Government would create a dedicated Auckland Transport Police Team with 50 new sworn officers, funded by $7 million a year, to boost safety on trains, buses and ferries.
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Simon Bridges Discusses City Rail Link Origins in New Interview
Former Transport Minister Simon Bridges shares insights into the origins of Auckland's City Rail Link in a new interview. This marks the second in a series exploring the project's development during its opening week.
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Auckland Transport Seeks Feedback on Western Line Level Crossing Upgrades for Enhanced Rail Service
Auckland Transport seeks public feedback on Western Line rail level crossing options to enable more frequent trains after City Rail Link opens. Solutions range from closures to bridges, balancing cost, connectivity, and urban impact.
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Auckland Navigates Urban Growth Amid Policy Clashes and Infrastructure Milestones
Auckland faces urban challenges with congestion pricing debates, ongoing harbour crossing studies, and the imminent CRL opening. Local government clashes with central policy on rates caps and tourism tax, while speed limits and active transport initiatives progress.
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Auckland Transport Proposes Bus Lane Upgrades Amid Active Transport Concerns
Auckland Transport proposes bus lane upgrades on Remuera, Mt Eden, and Sandringham Roads to boost CRL connectivity. Critics question the impact on cycling infrastructure, citing a "backwards step" for active modes and past project failures.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentTransportationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Auckland TransportBus LanesCity Rail LinkMount Eden RoadCycling InfrastructurePublic TransportUrban DevelopmentAucklandTransport
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Auckland Transport Proposes Bus Lane Upgrades Amidst Active Transport Concerns
Auckland Transport plans bus and transit lane improvements on Remuera, Mt Eden, and Sandringham Roads to support the City Rail Link. However, critics raise concerns that the proposals neglect or even downgrade active transport options.
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Auckland Transport Unifies Top-Tier Transit Under 'Auckland Rapid Transit' Brand
Auckland Transport officially names its top-tier transit services 'Auckland Rapid Transit' (ART), coinciding with new city sculptures and the City Rail Link's opening. The move unifies the network, with station artworks receiving widespread public acclaim for their cultural significance and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEconomySocial IssuesState Governments Auckland Rapid TransitARTCity Rail LinkAuckland TransportPublic ArtMana WhenuaUrban DevelopmentAucklandTransport
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Auckland Embraces 'ART' for Rapid Transit Network, Celebrates Station Art
Auckland Transport officially names its top-tier services 'Auckland Rapid Transit' (ART), unifying the network. This comes as new city sculptures are unveiled and the City Rail Link's public art receives widespread acclaim for its value and cultural significance.
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Auckland's City Rail Link Gears Up for September Opening Amidst National Infrastructure Debates
Auckland's City Rail Link is set to open September 13, marking a significant transport milestone. Meanwhile, debates on infrastructure costs, urban mobility, and community-led road safety initiatives are shaping New Zealand's future.
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City Rail Link Confirmed to Open September 2026
Auckland's City Rail Link is set to open on September 13, 2026, with early morning services. Public 'First Look' events at new stations like Maungawhau, Karanga-a-hape, and Te Waihorotiu will precede the official launch of this transformative public transport project.
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City Rail Link Confirmed to Open September 2026
Auckland's City Rail Link is set to open on September 13, 2026. The launch will feature new train services and 'First Look' events at stations like Maungawhau and Karanga-a-hape, significantly boosting the city's transport infrastructure.
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Auckland's CRL Station Precinct Unveils Major Māori Artworks
Two monumental bronze sculptures, "Horotiu" and "Wāhine," now grace Auckland's new Te Waihorotiu station, integrating Māori culture into the city as the CRL's anticipated opening approaches.
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Auckland Transport Unveils CRL Timetables and Announces Public 'First Look' Station Events
Auckland Transport released initial CRL timetables and announced free 'First Look' events at new stations in August. Aucklanders can preview Maungawhau, Karanga-a-Hape, and Te Waihorotiu, and use a new Journey Planner to see future travel changes.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEconomyEducationGeneral Politics Auckland TransportCity Rail LinkTimetablesPublic EventsMaungawhauKaranga-a-HapeTe WaihorotiuAucklandTransport
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Auckland Transport Unveils City Rail Link Timetables and "First Look" Station Events
Auckland Transport has released initial City Rail Link timetables and announced free, ticketed 'First Look' events at new stations in August, allowing the public to preview the network and plan future journeys.
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