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Auckland Transport - Latest News [Page 12]
1130 Update On Auckland Train Services
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 11:41 am | Auckland Transport
Limited train services have started running again on Auckland’s passenger rail network following the evacuation of the Auckland Train Control Centre earlier this morning due to the serious fire in Favona. KiwiRail’s Wellington Train Control ... More >>
All Train Lines Suspended Due To Favona Fire
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:31 am | Auckland Transport
All train line services in Auckland have been suspended until further notice due to a fire near the Auckland Train Control Centre Part of southern Auckland is being evacuated due to a scrap yard fire in Favona, which is producing toxic smoke. We ... More >>
RTC Approves Auckland’s Draft Speed Management Plan For Public Consultation
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 3:45 pm | Auckland Transport
The Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has just approved Katoa, Ka Ora – Auckland’s draft speed management plan for 2024-27, to go out for public consultation in late July. The plan focuses on implementing safe speed limits around 358 schools, as well ... More >>
Pawsitive News – Large Dogs Now Welcome On Auckland’s Buses
Friday, 19 May 2023, 11:50 am | Auckland Transport
From 21 May, Auckland’s buses will welcome large dogs with leads and approved muzzles on board. This follows the (p)awesome success of the first Pets on Buses trial – smaller pets in carriers. Small domestic pets in approved carriers are ... More >>
Transport Update, 4.30pm Tuesday 9 May 2023
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 4:36 pm | Auckland Transport
AT Group Manager Metro Services Darek Koper: We’re asking Aucklanders to avoid travelling this evening once they have made it home safely. For people still needing to travel home we are urging them to be extra careful, with the effects of today’s ... More >>
Public Transport Update, 2pm Tuesday 9 May 2023
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 2:15 pm | Auckland Transport
AT Group Manager Metro Services Darek Koper: This afternoon’s weather conditions are extremely challenging for our passengers and our public transport teams who are doing their best to help get people home safely. Widespread flooding and heavy traffic ... More >>
Aucklanders Urged To Take Extreme Care When Travelling Today
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 11:58 am | Auckland Transport
Stacey van der Putten, AT Executive General Manager Safety: We’re urging Aucklanders to take extreme care when travelling today, with heavy rainfall already causing surface flooding across Auckland. MetService has advised that conditions are expected to ... More >>
Proposed Changes Around K Road To Maximise The Potential Of City Rail Link
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 2:20 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is proposing several improvements on the streets surrounding Karangahape Road. Once City Rail Link opens, the new Karanga-a-hape Station will become a focal point for public transport, with up to 40,000 people expected to use ... More >>
Work Continues On Safe Speeds For Auckland Schools
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 12:54 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport will update Councillors at the Transport and Infrastructure Committee this Thursday on progress with Katoa, Ka Ora – Auckland’s speed management plan for 2024-27. The plan focuses on implementing safe speed limits around Auckland’s ... More >>
First Sod Turned For Eastern Busway’s Final Stretch - Pakuranga Towards Botany
Saturday, 1 April 2023, 2:41 pm | Auckland Transport
Today, Minister of Transport / Minister for Auckland Michael Wood joined the Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown to turn the first sod for stages two, three and four of the Eastern Busway. This milestone means construction is underway for the significant ... More >>
Rail Work Is On Track: Southern And Onehunga Lines To Reopen On Monday
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 12:13 pm | Auckland Transport
Work to prepare Auckland for more frequent commuter trains is now in its second stage – which will see stations on the Eastern Line closed between Ōtāhuhu and Britomart. While for southern passengers, KiwiRail completes the Rail Network Rebuild ... More >>
Public Transport Fares Rise For First Time In Two Years
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 9:58 am | Auckland Transport
Public transport fares in Auckland will rise by around 6.5% from 2 April 2023. The fare increase, which is the first in two years, will add no more than 20 cents per journey while half price fares remain in place. Auckland Transport (AT) Interim Chief ... More >>
Harry Styles Fans Encouraged To Plan Ahead To Avoid Delays And Disruptions To Travel
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 8:19 pm | Auckland Transport
Harry Styles is performing at Mount Smart Stadium on Tuesday 7 March, with gates opening at 5pm, and up to 40,000 people expected to attend. Auckland Transport (AT) is encouraging ticketholders to plan ahead and allow plenty of time for travel. Richard ... More >>
Disruption To Transport On Friday Afternoon During Peak In Auckland City Centre
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 4:15 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is aware of a planned march on Friday afternoon that will likely cause significant disruption to traffic and public transport in the city from 3pm until 6pm. A march will take place tomorrow between Te Komititanga Square and ... More >>
Auckland Transport Board Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 7:22 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) has today announced the appointment of Dean Kimpton as the new Chief Executive Officer on a fixed-term agreement for 18 months starting 3 April 2023. AT Chair, Wayne Donnelly says the appointment of Mr Kimpton reflects the Board’s ... More >>
Auckland Transport Statement On Inner West Projects
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 1:19 pm | Auckland Transport
Today, the Auckland Transport Board considered three projects in Auckland’s inner west suburbs of Grey Lynn, Point Chevalier, and Westmere. Point Chevalier project to proceed, Great North Road awaiting consultation with Councillors The AT board ... More >>
Keeping Aucklanders Moving In March
Sunday, 26 February 2023, 3:19 pm | Auckland Transport
AT thanks customers for their patience and asks them to plan ahead , as roads and public transport services continue to get busier heading into March. The beginning of March is the time of year when we see a very congested road network and busier ... More >>
Road Network And Public Transport Update For Saturday 25 February
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 2:43 pm | Auckland Transport
After the overnight rain, there has been damage across the roading network, and updates are continually coming in as our contractors are out assessing the situation. There are currently 40 roads across in Auckland that have full closures in place. ... More >>
Aucklanders Urged To Take Care When Travelling This Evening
Friday, 24 February 2023, 3:49 pm | Auckland Transport
Aucklanders are being advised to take extra care if travelling around the Auckland region this evening, with MetService weather warnings and watches in place across the region. Roads damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle and the anniversary weekend floods ... More >>
Nearly 100 Roads Reopened Since The Auckland Floods And Cyclone Gabrielle
Friday, 24 February 2023, 10:13 am | Auckland Transport
Nearly 100 roads across Auckland have been reopened since being affected by the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland Transport says. In total more than 130 roads were closed or partially closed over the past month ... More >>
