The Herald reports Auckland public transport rides will cost at least 10c more from the end of next week, and fares on Fullers’ unsubsidised Waiheke Island ferry service will be boosted by an average of 4.7 per cent. Auckland Regional Council chairman and part-time Waiheke resident Mike Lee is accusing […]
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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 […]
Stuff.co.nz reports that patronage is increasing for long-distance train services. Travellers are taking to the tracks, with a boost in patronage for long-distance trains – including the nearly derailed Overlander. KiwiRail’s three long-distance services have shown an 11 per cent increase in passenger numbers – or 34,000 more travellers – in […]
Media Release from The Campaign for Better Transport The Campaign for Better Transport has proposed alternative options for a $1.7bn toll road between Puhoi and Wellsford to the Auckland Regional Council. “The options we have put forward are far more cost effective, will save lives, and can be implemented far sooner […]
Yesterday the Campaign for Better Transport presented to the ARC our alternative options for the current “holiday highway” motorway proposal: Based on current trends, up to 50 more people could die on this dangerous stretch of road by the time the $1.5+bn motorway is completed The current motorway proposal will […]
A new group has been created called “Fast-track the CBD loop“, and will launch on Monday 26th July at Britomart. They say: The CBD Rail Loop is a crucial part of the solution to Auckland’s transport woes, and one which should be pushed ahead as quickly as possible. Transforming Britomart […]
Committee election results from last Tuesday’s AGM are: Convenor: Cameron Pitches Secretary: Dr Graham Bush Treasurer: Ross Galloway Committee: Cr Graeme Easte Garth Houltham Jon Reeves Jennifer Northover Josh Arbury Jeremy Harris I’m sure I speak for everyone in thanking Barry Palmer for his years of support for the CBT, […]
An exciting media release from KiwiRail: KiwiRail has announced a short list of four potential suppliers to build Auckland’s new electric trains. Each of the short-listed manufacturers will now have the opportunity to provide feedback into the technical requirements and specifications for the rolling stock before a full set of […]