AOR was a sea of yellow on April 18, in support of Rail RU OK? Day. Our staff enthusiastically adopted this year’s theme, “Here to hear”. Our exec leadership team, managers & health and safety reps were out and about meeting with staff and handing out coffee vouchers for Le Petit cafe at Britomart and …
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KFC Gravy Train
Former All Black Carlos Spencer played the part of train conclukter on Friday, 5 April onboard KFC’s first ever Gravy Train. The special train shuttle service ran from Britomart to Kingsland offering a free on-board experience to a limited number of passengers with a ticket to the Blues vs Force game travelling to Eden Park. AOR was …
Martin Kearney appointed as Auckland One Rail (AOR) CEO
AOR is delighted to introduce Martin as our CEO Martin will be known to many in the industry already, having previously overseen the introduction of the fleet of 3-car EMUs onto Auckland’s then newly electrified rail network. In this role, he implemented a new high frequency timetable, which successfully doubled passenger capacity in some areas. Originally from the …
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Auckland One Rail (AOR) turns one!
Auckland One Rail to begin operations on Auckland Rail Franchise Contract
Auckland One Rail is pleased to have commenced operations of the Auckland Passenger Rail network. Auckland One Rail brings its world-class rail capabilities to Auckland and is now responsible for passenger train operations across the Auckland rail network, including the provision of drivers and other train staff, development of timetables, station operations and maintenance, safety …
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Planned Rail Closures
source: at.govt.nz
We’re continuing to upgrade Auckland’s rail network. This means that there are times when trains won’t be running. During these rail closures, we’ll replace train services with buses.
You can use Journey Planner and the AT Mobile app to find other ways to travel when trains are not running.
End of the line in sight for Auckland’s diesel commuter trains
Source: www.kiwirail.co.nz
KiwiRail and Auckland Transport (AT) are suspending the passenger train service that connects Papakura and Pukekohe from September 2022 until the second half of 2024, to allow for the work needed to extend the electric train service to Pukekohe.
Next step for new rail stations in Southern Auckland
source: www.kiwirail.co.nz
Improved public transport options for Southern Auckland are a step closer following the publication today of planning approval. applications for new train stations.
KiwiRail is the lead agency for three new stations between Papakura and Pukekohe and has submitted planning approval applications for Drury Central and Paerata stations under the COVID 19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Act 2020.
New rail operator for Auckland
Source: at.govt.nz
Auckland will have a new passenger rail operator from next year.
Auckland Transport today announced the result of an international tender for the City’s rail services, worth around $130 million a year. The contract has an eight-year initial term.
