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Night-time work on the Southern and Eastern Rail Lines
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:29 pm | Auckland Transport
Night-time work on the Southern and Eastern Rail Lines Due to on-going work to get ready for the introduction of electric trains, buses will replace trains at night, south of Otahuhu. Buses replace trains on the Southern and Eastern lines from approximately ... More >>
Bike park trial at train stations and ferry terminal
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 12:13 pm | Auckland Transport
New bike parking facilities have opened at two train stations and a ferry terminal. Auckland Transport is trialling enclosed, covered bike parking at Papakura and Papatoetoe train stations and Birkenhead ferry terminal. More >>
More train services for Auckland commuters
Monday, 7 October 2013, 10:33 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport says it is increasing commuter train services particularly on the Western Line at weekends. On Tuesday 29 October new timetables will be introduced for train services including doubling weekend services to the west to cope with demand. More >>
On-track testing for Auckland’s new trains
Friday, 4 October 2013, 3:25 pm | Auckland Transport
On-track testing has started for Auckland’s new trains. The first train arrived in August and this morning went out on the lines between the Wiri train depot and Puhinui station for initial testing. More >>
Feedback sought on Auckland’s first urban cycleway
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 3:44 pm | Auckland Transport
Time is running out to have your say on the proposed urban cycleway on Beach Road. More >>
Parnell rail station gets design approval
Friday, 27 September 2013, 2:51 pm | Auckland Transport
A rail station at Parnell is a step closer with the Board of Auckland Transport approving the commencement of the detailed design phase. The development of a railway station in Parnell has been proposed for a number of years. More >>
Auckland’s first electric train revealed
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 2:06 pm | Auckland Transport
The first of Auckland’s new electric trains has been revealed today at a special unveiling at Wiri Depot. The train arrived at the Ports of Auckland on 24 August and was taken to Wiri Depot for further testing, commissioning and driver training. More >>
Plan your journey to the All Blacks versus South Africa game
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 5:31 pm | Auckland Transport
Public transport and roads around Eden Park are expected to be busy prior to the All Blacks versus South Africa, this Saturday 14 September. More >>
More than a billion dollars invested in Auckland
Monday, 9 September 2013, 3:43 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport has today released its annual report for the year to 30 June 2013. More >>
Staff member dismissed - investigation into misuse of monies
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:17 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport has dismissed a senior staff member as part of an on-going investigation into allegations relating to the possible misuse of public monies. More >>
Auckland: Train Performance and Reliability at a new high
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 2:14 pm | Auckland Transport
An independent audit shows punctuality and reliability is at record high levels for Auckland’s trains. Auckland Transport and Transdev commissioned Deloitte to audit the performance data for the Auckland suburban rail network. More >>
Learning to Drive Auckland’s New Trains
Monday, 12 August 2013, 3:11 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland’s train drivers are learning to drive the city’s new electric trains prior to the first one arriving from Spain at the end of the month. More >>
Campaign against red light running
Monday, 12 August 2013, 12:15 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport and Police are combining their efforts to make motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians safer at traffic light controlled intersections. More >>
New Ellerslie-Panmure Highway Bridge opens ahead of schedule
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 12:15 pm | Auckland Transport
A major milestone in the first phase of the $1.5 billion Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) has opened three months ahead of schedule. More >>
Auckland’s first new train is on the way from Spain
Friday, 19 July 2013, 2:50 pm | Auckland Transport
The first of Auckland’s new trains is wrapped and ready for shipping this weekend. The electric train left the Construcciones y Auxillair Ferrocarriles (CAF) factory in Spain on Thursday afternoon (Spanish time) and is now in transit to the port of ... More >>
Auckland Transport welcomes Red Light Camera Extension
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 3:13 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is welcoming news from the Ministry of Transport that more intersections in Auckland may be fitted with red light cameras. A red light camera trial that ran in Auckland between 2008 and 2010 showed an average 43 per cent reduction in red ... More >>
Update on South Auckland's New Network consultation
Friday, 12 July 2013, 4:03 pm | Auckland Transport
Good start for southern consultation ; Closing date for submissions is 4pm 2 August; Open Days start this weekend; What’s in store at an Open Day?; Q&A with Anthony Cross, Auckland Transport's Public Transport Network Manager More >>
Open Days for changes to public transport in South Auckland
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 2:34 pm | Auckland Transport
South Auckland residents are invited to attend an open day to find out more on Auckland Transport’s plans to change public transport in South Auckland. The first open day kicks off at the Papakura Crossroads Church on Broadway, this Saturday from 10am ... More >>
Stabling facility opens for Auckland’s trains
Friday, 5 July 2013, 12:18 pm | Auckland Transport
The Mayor describes the maintenance and stabling facility for Auckland’s new trains, officially opened today, as a major step towards a modern, efficient integrated transport system Auckland can be proud of. More >>
Stage one tranforms Mt Albert Train Station
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 3:42 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport has completed the first stage of transforming Mt Albert Train Station from an aging station offering a basic level of passenger convenience to a modern, attractive and safe facility with better access for mobility users and ... More >>
