WorldWatch: You wait 10 years for a train ... then this happensTrainspotter Ryan Allen waited ten years to see the Flying Scotsman but this wasn't the view he wanted.Watch25 Feb 09:43 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Should Auckland swap motorway lanes for trains?If only the fast lane of this stupid motorway was simply removed and replaced with a train that had wifi? I could have got useful work done and arrived far quicker, writes Sam Judd.28 Jan 01:47 AM
EditorialMayor's firm passion for rail pays offThe Prime Minister's reading of the politics of the issue is an implicit tribute to the effort of the departing mayor, Len Brown, as it was three years ago.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Moving inter city rail crosses the lineFor a city striving to be "world class", forcing the inter-city rail service out of Britomart to a jerry-built shipping container "kiosk", 1.4km away in the old shunting yards, is bizarre, writes Brian Rudman.08 Dec 08:28 PM
New ZealandLong distance trains not coming into BritomartLong distance trains from Wellington to Auckland will stop about a kilometre short of the Britomart underground station from December 21.04 Dec 02:56 AM
New ZealandAT to 'future proof' motorway projectAuckland Transport is having to stump of $21 million to “future-proof” a motorway project for trains or trams to the airport.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMay start for work on city rail linkMain work on the $2.5 billion city rail link is due to start in May next year, beginning with a new entrance for commuters at the rear of Britomart train station.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridges dismisses mayor's rail warningBritomart users may soon have to jostle their way through crowded platforms to get on to backed-up rush-hour trains.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport and housing top of listPolitical parties are tailoring all manner of policies for Auckland, or more precisely at 1,030,125 enrolled Jafas, to win their vote.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlice eats her way towards daylightIt feels like riding some sort of subterranean paddle steamer on a voyage back from the centre of the Earth.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail sting at Auckland train crossingKiwiRail officials, police and Maori wardens overlooked a level rail crossing at Walters Rd in Auckland in a sting to slow drivers, as officials are promoting Rail Safety Week across the country.Watch14 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandEarly start to rail link 'realistic'Hefty patronage growth on Auckland trains is making the city's transport authority bullish about meeting the Government's conditions for an early star.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for cops on trainsAuckland Transport is considering forming a special police force to improve safety on trains.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt targets for rail link 'unrealistic'Auckland Mayor Len Brown's latest attempt to make an early start to the $2.86 billion City Rail Link in 2016 has been dismissed by the Transport Minister.26 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsCity's $35m property spending spreeProperties worth $35 million have been bought to secure the route for Auckland's proposed $2.86 billion City Rail Link.25 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandCity's new trains: A need for speedSpeed controls on Auckland's new electric trains are overriding their drivers to make them slower than the diesel clunkers they are replacing for $520 million.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Trains have arrived but the money needs to roll inAuckland's Mayor explains: Even with the improvements in speed, capacity and service that electric trains will bring, Auckland faces the threat of crippling traffic congestion.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity's 'stunning' new trains - delayedAuckland's gleaming new electric trains launched into business at 5.48am today - and quickly experienced delays.27 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandAsbestos test results for KiwiRail locomotives expected todayForty of the state-owned company's locomotives were taken out of action following the discovery of the potentially deadly material in a soundproofing compound inside one of the vehicles.03 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandAsbestos on trains could cost workers livesCost-cutting exercises by KiwiRail could end up costing workers their lives if tests on Chinese-made trains show positive results for asbestos.02 Mar 05:46 AM
OpinionEditorial: Brown's ability to fast-track rail weakenedAs part of his platform for last year's local body elections, Mayor Len Brown said he would push for a 2016 start to Auckland's $2.86b city rail link. However, his ability to gain an early start to the rail link has been much reduced.24 Jan 07:13 PM
OpinionMathew Dearnaley: City's rail service enters new electric eraIt was hard to believe we were whooshing through South Auckland at 112km/h between high-speed braking trials on the first electric train, writes Mathew Dearnaley.04 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandElectric trains are coming your wayNinety years after Auckland's leaders began hankering after electric trains in 1923, the city is poised to join the world of modern rail transport.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link, connecting Aucklanders The City Rail Link (CRL) is the key project in an integrated transport programme to keep Auckland moving as the city grows by more than 700,000 people during the next 30 years. courtesy Auckland Transport.Watch20 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland's first electric train arrivesAuckland's first electric train is transported from the Ports of Auckland to its new home at Wiri Depot in the early hours of Monday 26th August. The new trains will be faster, quieter and more energy efficient, making rail travel an attractive option for the city's residents and visitors. For more information: http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/improving-transport/auckland-rail-upgrade/electric-trains Watch26 Aug 08:50 AM
New ZealandTunnel out - monorail verdict nextA proposed tunnel was rejected yesterday by the Conservation Minister - but that doesn't guarantee the thumbs down for a 41km monorail.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandResidents fight to keep their railway stationRail supporters say transport chiefs are being short-sighted in wanting to close a station next to where hundreds of new homes are planned for South Auckland.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRail link: Shopping centre to goA downtown Auckland shopping centre will be demolished to make way for the multibillion-dollar Central Rail Link.08 Jul 12:02 AM
New ZealandBritomart ready for next journeyTransport chiefs celebrating Britomart's 10th birthday as an underground train station are looking forward to punching a big hole out from its western end.07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWaitakere to lose passenger trainsAuckland's northwestern settlement of Waitakere is to lose passenger trains after more than 130 years.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFailures put off commuterDarrell Preston would rather hobble 5km a day on a bad knee than take his chances with the new train ticketing machines.08 Apr 05:30 PM
