The New Zealand Herald reports ARTA’s trail run of services north of Waitakere station on the western line has been canceled.
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Today’s New Zealand Herald has an interesting op-ed by Fergus Gammie on integrated ticketing: This system, designed and developed by the French Thales Group, is the preferred choice of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) for Auckland. The path to be followed is similar to that in Denmark, which implemented […]
Press Release from the Campaign For Better Transport Transport lobby group the Campaign for Better Transport today announced concern over KiwiRail’s decision last week to mothball the rail line between Taranaki and the Waikato. “We fear that this could be the thin edge of the wedge, with more line closures […]
The New Zealand Herald reports the NZTA’s announcement yesterday of funding approval for the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) to conclude negotiations with a preferred tenderer for a seamless integrated ticket for passengers to ride on buses, trains and ferries under simpler fare structures. The NZTA will take responsibility for […]
Tim Davin of the Institution of Professional Engineers NZ writes in today’s New Zealand Herald on the future of rail freight transport: the decisions about the future of rail are about much more than whether lines are economic or not – it’s about how New Zealand wants to deliver its […]
The New Zealand Herald gives a perspective on the final draft of the Auckland Regional Transport Strategy. The strategy proposes spending $46 billion on public transport, roads and walking and cycling between now and 2040. It will be presented at Britomart Transport Centre today for two months of consultations. Key […]
As covered over at Auckland trains, the MP for Hamilton East, David Bennett, is opposed to the introduction of a regular train service between Auckland and the Waikato. He is now responding to the postcards being sent to him by saying any potential rail service would have “problems”. Responding to […]
The New Zealand Herald reports important closures across Auckland’s rail network this weekend. A recent Project DART newsletter explains why.