Auckland’s time to shine But a lot of work to do Provinces benefit from Age of the City With serious concerns & question marks around the leadership of … Continue reading 2017 Marks the Start of The Age of the City
Tag: Rail
City Rail Link Chair Appointed
Brian Roche as the establishment chair of City Rail Link (CRL) Limited. From Auckland Council: New City Rail Link Limited Chair appointed Auckland Council and the Government have appointed … Continue reading City Rail Link Chair Appointed
We Need More Passenger Trains – Auckland Transport
Needing the extra 20 EMU’s now and then some more The growth on the main lines of the rail network has been breathtaking with figures anywhere between 15-24% in … Continue reading We Need More Passenger Trains – Auckland Transport
Government Expenditure on Rail Pitiful in Comparison to Roads
You wonder why we suffer I was checking rail patronage figures for Auckland yesterday (August was our highest month for 2016) when I came across a graph for expenditure … Continue reading Government Expenditure on Rail Pitiful in Comparison to Roads
Housing in Southern Auckland racing ahead. UPDATED – More On the Way
McLennan Park development is a go If one was travel through Southern Auckland from Otahuhu to Pukekohe and thought the sub-region was one big construction zone right now you … Continue reading Housing in Southern Auckland racing ahead. UPDATED – More On the Way
New Otahuhu Interchange Causes Surge in Rail Patronage
Rail patronage doubles at Otahuhu Station The New South Auckland Bus Network coupled with the new Otahuhu Bus/Train Interchange has caused a jump in patronage at Otahuhu Station. From … Continue reading New Otahuhu Interchange Causes Surge in Rail Patronage
What is Going On with: Papakura, Tironui and Takanini Stations. Park and Ride to Expand
Information Auckland Transport has sent back my latest Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act requests (LGOIMA) on what is happening to three sets of stations in the Papakura … Continue reading What is Going On with: Papakura, Tironui and Takanini Stations. Park and Ride to Expand
UPDATED: Wellington Quake Damage Raises Auckland Capacity Issues
Could Auckland take Wellington after a disaster The short answer is no or rather not easily. The continued news of Government or State buildings in the Government and … Continue reading UPDATED: Wellington Quake Damage Raises Auckland Capacity Issues
Light Rail Running Through Manukau!
The Cities Skylines version that is Well it finally happened with Manukau City Centre and neighbouring Wiri getting a light rail services that connects with bus services and the … Continue reading Light Rail Running Through Manukau!
Is the Third (rail) Main About to Happen?
NZTA, Kiwi Rail and Auckland Transport close ranks The Auckland Transport Alignment Accord had placed the construction of the Third Main from Westfield to Pukekohe staged over 30 years … Continue reading Is the Third (rail) Main About to Happen?
Talking Southern Auckland 