Responding to the announcement that the petrol excise tax will increase by 3c in October, ARC Chair asks the obvious question in this media release: Auckland has renewed its calls for Government action on funding for electric trains before fuel taxes rise on 1 October. “When the Government cancelled regional […]
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Onehunga Line – Campaign for Better Transport feedback In 2006 the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) campaigned hard to reopen the dormant branch railway line between Onehunga and Penrose once again to passenger services. Our 8,000 strong petition and support from the Auckland Regional Council saw the Government finally give […]
Media Release from the Newmarket Business Association Kiwirail’s proposed daily passenger rail service from Auckland to Hamilton would be great as the Hamilton CBD pushes for reinvigoration and economic growth,” says an Auckland business leader. “Waikato needs to cash in on Auckland’s huge projected population. It needs to start feeding […]
The ARC is supporting the idea of a waterfront tram, however the City transport chairman Ken Baguley prefers “some form of electric shuttle buses”. This is disappointing, but unsurprising. Auckland City steadfastly refused to endorse trams or light rail when we presented the concept to them last year. Despite light […]
The public is urged to show their support for a Hamilton – Auckland commuter rail service Today the Campaign For Better Transport (CBT) officially launched phase two of its “Waikato Commuter Trains NOW!” campaign in favour of a commuter rail service between Hamilton and Auckland. Waikato residents and businesses, as […]
“Very happily”, ARTA have announced an Open Evening to discuss the rapidly approaching reopening of the Onehunga branch line. Anyone interested is invited to come along: Tuesday 18th August 6:30 – 8.00pm Onehunga Community Centre Beeson / Henderson Room 83 Church Street, Onehunga This is your chance to find out […]
Things are really on a knife-edge at the moment when it comes to whether Hamilton-Auckland Rail will go ahead or not, so now’s the time to let your voice be heard on the matter. Print off this postcard and send it to Steven Joyce, Minister of Transport. Our “Action Stations” […]
Long time CBT member Barry Palmer responds to David Bennett MP’s baseless anti-rail viewpoint. David Bennett MP, Hamilton West, has not considered all aspects of a Hamilton to Auckland Rail Service. When he advocates electric cars to the exclusion of rail he completely ignores those that will be unable to […]