NZ Herald reports: Leah Robinson’s young sons leaped out of bed yesterday morning when offered a choice between travelling by car on congested roads or by train along Onehunga’s resurrected branch railway line. “I told them if there’s any mucking around, we’ll go by car,” said Ms Robinson. But that […]
Reopen Onehunga Rail
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What a day yesterday! Not even the weather could dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm. Due to snow branches on the line, the carriages for the steam train were late, but Isaac Broome saved the day with a two car set for the dignitaries and CBTers. A big crowd greeted the train as […]
A special historic steam train filled with guests celebrating the reopening of the Onehunga branch line will roll into a brand new Onehunga station on Saturday 18th September. The guests will be the first passengers to use the line in 37 years. The steam train recognises the history of the […]
There was a good turn out at the ARTA Onehunga Line Open Evening last week from both the public and CBT members. Whilst ARTA did not make a presentation as such, information was displayed regarding railway station and level crossing locations, and ARTA spokespeople were available for questioning. CBT was […]
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 […]
“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 […]