Thanks Steven, at last some clarity
At last some clarity about who is paying for Auckland’s electric trains. ELECTRIC: The debate today turned a corner Here is Minister Joyce’s statement...
Proof Auckland’s trains are totally broke
I thought there was going to be a riot on board the westbound train tonight. APOLOGY; What understanding? No, we're angry as hell THREESTOOGES: Guards try and...
Auckland’s next 10 year rail plan unveiled - another fantasy?
Auckland public transport’s next 10 year plan has been unveiled by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority - and there are some big projects which...
Rail trench gets deeper this weekend
DEEP: New Lynn's rail trench work takes shape HOT: No beach for these workers There’s a lot of work to be done yet. There’s no long weekend for...
We will get electric rail: NZ Herald article was a beat-up
The ARC yesterday confirmed that the timetable for rail electrification and integration public transport ticketing will go ahead as planned. Electric trains will...
No trains for 3 days: An essential guide to how to use a RailBus
There are no trains for the next three days. In a week in which many Aucklanders had no electricity during two days of the week, it sounds nothing unusual for...
Why you need to always read paragraph 20 (if you read a paper)
“I’m absolutely confident we can, and we will.” That’s as definite as you can get out a politician. Actually, more than most. It’s...
New Lynn underground rail trench an enormous job
As western line trains resume service, the challenging work on the New Lynn rail trench project is starting to show what’s involved. There's a new temporary...
Now Mayor John Banks has a brilliant idea
Now Auckland Mayor John Banks has added his weight to the growing call for an inner city rail tunnel. Pity the present major Symonds St roadworks outside the university...
Avondale gets a new home soon
Avondale has never been in the right place for the public. So work has begun on an eventual new station for the town. The station is one of the oldest - having...
Morningside update
A new platform is needed in time for the overflow of masses descending on World Cup matches at Eden Park. Can this already be being started?
Work starts on big changes at New Lynn
Big changes are planned at New Lynn -and the work is getting underway. The biggest change will be a new transport centre in the hub of the city while there is still...
Sunrises on a new Newmarket bridge
Mt Eden prison employees are getting a birds-eye view of the changes at the world’s strangest jail stop - Boston Rd which is outside the jail. OnTrack...
All steam ahead at Newmarket
It’s full on at Newmarket - ever direction you look. The work is to build a new track layout through a new station and junction area. The work involves...
Morningside repairs
The Morningside Drive level crossing has been closed while work continues.
Hope the millions produce good stuff
All this holiday rail disruption is a pain but great to see development happening. So what is happening? At Newmarket, a new station is being built beneath Remuera...
We so need new clean safe stations
Some of the older suburban stations are downright disgusting. Little protection from the rain and wind Poor lighting so you can’t even read timetables at...