14-06-13 Auckland’s rail network will be closed this weekend to allow major works associated with the on-going station improvements and electrification.  Replacement rail bus services will be provided during the closure and special timetables will be in place for them. Buses will be marked Rail Bus. All valid... read on

07-06-13 Public transport and roads around Eden Park are expected to be busy prior to the All Blacks versus France Test tomorrow (Saturday 8 June).   People need to think about their travel arrangements, even if they’re not going to the game. Drivers can expect more traffic than usual and... read on

31-05-13 Auckland’s rail network will be closed this Queen’s Birthday Weekend to allow major works associated with the ongoing upgrade of stations and electrification of the rail network. There are also changes to timetables for buses and ferries on Queen’s Birthday, Monday 3 June. For more information... read on

28-05-13 Auckland Transport (AT) has completed its annual review of bus, ferry and train fares.  An annual review of Auckland public transport fare prices is undertaken by AT in accordance with its service contract obligations with transport operators.     Overview This year,... read on

24-05-13 Auckland Transport advises of changes to some midweek night-time train services south of Otahuhu, so KiwiRail can continue installing overhead line equipment in preparation for the arrival of electric trains.    Buses will replace all trains south of Otahuhu from about 8.40pm,... read on

17-05-13 Buses will replace all trains on the Southern, Eastern and Manukau lines this weekend.  The Western Line and the Onehunga Line will remain open.  Replacement rail bus services will be provided during the closure and special timetables will be in place for them. Buses will be marked... read on

03-05-13 Auckland’s rail network will be closed this weekend to allow major works associated with the on-going station improvements and electrification. Replacement rail bus services will be provided during the closure and special timetables will be in place for them.  Buses will be marked Rail... read on

29-04-13   Auckland Transport (AT) and its operator Veolia Transport are cracking down even further on fare evaders to make it fair on the majority of honest customers.  Part of the programme will involve a rolling “blitz” at suburban train stations. The initiative has been trialled in recent weeks... read on

23-04-13 TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Veolia Transdev is inviting customers to come talk to senior managers and tell them what you think about the train services. The six informal ‘Meet the Managers’ feedback sessions will be held across the rail network from Monday 29 April, more details are shown... read on

05-04-13 From this Sunday, 7 April, Auckland Transport’s Penalty Fare for anyone who boards a train without a valid ticket or a tagged on AT HOP card, will increase from $10.30 to $20.00. The Penalty Fare is managed by Auckland Transport’s train operator, Veolia Transport using ticket inspectors on trains.... read on

27-03-13 Auckland Transport media release   27 March 2013   Easter Weekend Transport Update for Auckland   Auckland Transport advises the rail network will be closed at Easter for upgrade work and there are changes to timetables for buses and ferries during the holiday break. Friday 29 March... read on

15-03-13   Buses will replace some trains this Sunday 17 March to allow work associated with electrification and upgrading of rail stations to continue.   Sunday 17 March    •         Western Line – buses replace all trains ... read on

08-03-13 Auckland is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year with big crowds expected at a number of major events.   The crowds will mean that the roads and public transport will be busier than usual as Aucklanders take advantage of the continuing fine weather.   Auckland Transport wants people... read on

01-03-13 AT Media Release: Auckland’s rail network will be closed this weekend to allow major works associated with the on-going station improvements and electrification of the rail network.   Replacement rail bus services will be provided during the closure and special timetables will be in place... read on

28-02-13 Auckland Transport encourages rugby fans to plan their travel early and allow plenty of time to get to Eden Park for the first home game of the Auckland Blues, when they play the Canterbury Crusaders on Friday 1 March.   With the match being played on a Friday evening, there is potential for delays... read on

27-09-12 SONG HITS THE RIGHT NOTE       For the last few months the rail network has been abuzz with activity as Veolia Transport Auckland (Veolia) and key stakeholders - NZ Police, Auckland Transport, KiwiRail and the Chris Cairns Foundation – work hard to raise the profile of rail... read on

23-08-12 Public transport and roads around Eden Park are expected to be busy prior to the second Bledisloe game between New Zealand and Australia on Saturday 25 August.    People need to think about their travel arrangements, even if they’re not going to the game. Drivers can expect more traffic than... read on

18-06-12 Auckland’s new trains are slick, sleek and state of the art.   Mayor Len Brown and the board of Auckland Transport have today had their first look at a prototype of the region’s new electric trains, due for commissioning in 2014. The mock-up which has just arrived from the... read on

07-06-12 Public transport and roads around Eden Park are expected to be busy prior to the first rugby international between New Zealand and Ireland on Saturday 9 June.  Auckland Transport says people need to think about their travel arrangements, even if they’re not going to the game. Drivers can expect... read on

31-05-12 At 8.12am on Wednesday (31 May) a train wrapped tight in a bright pink brassiere left Britomart station full of pastries, enthusiastic supporters and good will, to raise money for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF). Celebrities and staff members, affected family and supporters of the cause... read on

30-05-12 Auckland’s rail network will be closed this Queen’s Birthday Weekend to allow major works associated with the ongoing upgrade of stations and electrification of the rail network. Replacement rail bus services will be provided during the closures and special timetables will be in place for... read on

28-05-12 Papakura Station will move a step closer into the future with the next stage of upgrade works starting Queens Birthday Weekend.  Auckland Transport and KiwiRail are taking the opportunity of the Queen’s Birthday Weekend rail network closure to switch signalling systems and carry out work which will... read on

24-04-12 Auckland Transport is to provide additional temporary Park and Ride car parking at the Papakura train station while the station is being upgraded.  The additional spaces are located on Railway Street West adjacent to the station entry and Auckland Transport hopes to make these available at the end of... read on

12-04-12 Auckland Transport is holding a community open day for the public to view the new Manukau Station and ride on the new rail line on Saturday 14 April from 11.30am to 2pm. There will be station tours and information about the second stage of the station construction, short train rides, face painting, a... read on

05-04-12 Auckland Transport advises the rail network will be closed for Easter and there are changes to timetables for buses and ferries during the holiday break. Friday (Good Friday) 6 April and Monday (Easter Monday) 8 April are public holidays therefore buses and ferries will operate on a public holiday... read on

05-04-12 An historic moment for rail and public transport in Auckland as the first train to Manukau pulled in to the new station this morning breaking a ceremonial ribbon. The Manukau Rail Link is the first new rail route to be built in Auckland in 82 years.  The first stage of the station was... read on

22-03-12 Auckland Transport is putting on extra trains for rugby fans and rugby league fans this weekend. Rugby fans can travel by train to the Auckland Blues game this Friday at Eden Park and rugby league fans can also travel by train on Saturday to watch the Warriors play at Mt Smart. Auckland Blues vs Friday 23 March,... read on

21-03-12 The first stage of Auckland’s newest train station and the first rail line since the 1930s will open in Manukau on 15 April. When passengers begin using the first stage of the Manukau Station development they will enter through a temporary station entrance to the completed platform areas in a rail trench... read on

14-03-12 Auckland Transport advises there will be road closures, parking restrictions and changes to public transport affecting access to the CBD and eastern waterfront this weekend. The changes are to accommodate a number of events taking place in the CBD. They include a St Patricks Day Parade on Saturday 17 March,... read on

07-03-12 Buses will replace trains on parts of the rail network this weekend to allow KiwiRail and Auckland Transport continue works upgrading the rail network and prepare it for electrification.  Buses replacing trains Saturday 10 March ·         Western... read on

02-03-12 Extra trains and special event buses will be operating for fans heading to this weekend’s double-header of sports at Eden Park. First up on Saturday (3 March) is the One Day International Test between the BLACKCAPS and South Africa followed on Sunday (4 March) when the Vodafone Warriors take on the... read on

22-02-12 Auckland Transport encourages rugby fans to plan their travel early and allow plenty of time to get to Eden Park for the first home game of the Auckland Blues when they play Canterbury Crusaders on Friday 24 February. With the match being played on a Friday evening there is a potential for delays as... read on

02-02-12 Auckland’s rail network will be closed this Waitangi Weekend to allow major works associated with the ongoing upgrade of stations and electrification of the rail network. Rail replacement buses will replace all trains.   Saturday 4, Sunday 5 and Monday 6 March  Full... read on

24-01-12 Auckland Transport Media Release More buses will operate in central Auckland on Anniversary Day and trains will run more frequently on some of the rail network throughout the weekend. However other parts of the rail network will be closed to enable Kiwirail to carry out essential maintenance and upgrade... read on

25-11-11 Auckland Transport Media Release Buses will replace trains during the Christmas and New Year period while a number of major works are carried out across the rail network.. The full rail network will be closed from Christmas Day until Tuesday 4 January, with buses replacing trains at all times... read on

14-11-11 Auckland Transport Media Release There will be major road closures, parking restrictions and changes to public transport affecting access to the CBD and the city’s eastern waterfront area this Sunday, 20 November. The changes are to accommodate the Barfoot & Thompson ITU Triathlon World... read on

10-11-11 Auckland's rail network will be closed this weekend to allow Auckland Transport and KiwiRail to carry out major works associated with the ongoing upgrade and electrification of the rail network. There are times when train services need to be cancelled, for example construction work on the... read on

20-10-11 Veolia Transport Auckland will again be delivering a comprehensive programme of additional rail services for the Rugby World Cup finals weekend on Friday 21 and Sunday 23 October. Wales v Australia at Eden Park, Friday 21 October 8.30pm New Zealand v France at Eden Park, Sunday 23 October 9.00pm ... read on

13-10-11 Veolia Transport Auckland will again be delivering a comprehensive programme of additional rail services for the Rugby World Cup semi finals on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October. Wales v France at Eden Park, Saturday 15 October 9.00pm New Zealand v Australia at Eden Park, Sunday 16 October 9.00pm ... read on

06-10-11 Veolia Transport Auckland will again be delivering a comprehensive programme of additional rail services for the Rugby World Cup quarter finals on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October. England v France at Eden Park, Saturday 8 October 8.30pm New Zealand v Argentina at Eden Park, Sunday 9 October 8.30pm... read on

06-10-11 Auckland Transport media release   Aucklanders can look forward to a new era in public transport after the signing today of a contract for a new electric suburban train fleet. Auckland Transport has signed a contract with Spanish manufacturer, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles... read on

06-10-11 Auckland Transport media release Aucklanders are being advised to prepare for a busy weekend on public transport and roads as Rugby World Cup 2011 moves into the quarter-finals. This weekend Auckland will host quarter-finals matches on Saturday and Sunday at Eden Park. The city is also... read on

24-09-11 For the New Zealand v France game on Saturday 24 September at Eden Park, Veolia Transport and Auckland Transport have agreed minor improvements to the plan used on Saturday 17 September. “We’ve worked hard with our client Auckland Transport to ensure rail is well resourced to play... read on

15-09-11 Veolia Transdev (Veolia) welcomes the Auckland Transport (AT) report provided today to the Accountability and Performance Committee of Auckland Council. Veolia and AT are working closely together to deliver an improved service for all future events. The report confirms that virtually all the issues that... read on

13-09-11 Veolia Transport Auckland is contracted to provide Auckland train services on behalf of its client Auckland Transport, formerly the Auckland Regional Transport Authority. The contract runs from 2004 until 2014.   Veolia Transport is working through a review of all operations on Friday 9 September with... read on

13-09-11 Yesterday was an unprecedented day on the Auckland rail network with huge numbers of people travelling by rail from very early on – in addition to our normal Friday customers and the expected Eden Park crowds. From about midday trains were full and capacity issues began to arise. We had planned for... read on

06-09-11 Auckland Transport Media Release Aucklanders are reminded to have a game plan for getting around this Friday, as Rugby World Cup 2011 kicks off with the biggest party the city has seen. The central city is expected to be very busy, with more than 50,000 downtown for the Opening Night event and... read on

26-08-11 Due to the Rail & Maritime Transport Union's annual meeting, some train services between 11am and 4pm will not run as scheduled. The Onehunga line and peak-time services are not affected. The changes are: Western Line: • The 1.07pm, 2.07pm and 2.52pm trains from Swanson to Britomart and... read on

18-08-11 Auckland Transport media release Buses will replace trains on the Western Line this Sunday to allow pre-Rugby World Cup 2011 tidy up activities on the rail network. It is the last closure on the rail network until November. Replacement rail bus services will be provided between... read on

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03-08-11 Auckland Transport media release Transport plans for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011), which will be trialed at Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup match, are ready and now Aucklanders are being asked to play their part. Auckland Transport Spokesman Wally Thomas says there are comprehensive plans in place... read on

29-07-11 Auckland Transport media release Rail patronage in Auckland has reached a record high with 10 million passenger journeys within a 12-month period achieved today.  The 10 millionth journey on rail is being marked at Britomart this morning with Mayor Len Brown greeting commuters and inviting... read on

29-07-11 Auckland Transport media release  Auckland’s rail network will be closed this weekend to allow KiwiRail and Auckland Transport to carry out a major installation of signalling equipment and prepare the network for electrification. Train services will be affected from 8pm on Friday 29... read on

21-07-11 Auckland Transport media release   The first eight months of operation for Auckland Transport have ended on a strong note with a number of significant projects delivered to a high standard, Chief Executive, Dr David Warburton said at Auckland Transport’s Board meeting today. Dr... read on

14-07-11 Auckland Transport media release   Auckland’s rail network will be closed this weekend to allow KiwiRail and Auckland Transport to continue upgrading the rail network and prepare it for electrification. Train services will be affected from 8pm on Friday 15 July, with a progressive... read on

21-06-11 Veolia Transdev has given Starship Children’s Hospital 300 old mobile phones – a gift that will be used to raise money for the National Air Ambulance Service. “It’s a win-win situation for everyone. Starship can use the phones to raise money for a critical service, we get to... read on

21-06-11 Auckland Transport media release Commuters are advised to avoid roads around Eden Park prior to this Friday’s Blues playoff game. Auckland Transport says people need to think about their travel arrangements, even if they’re not going to the game. Public transport and roads will be... read on

16-06-11 Auckland Transport media release   Buses will replace some trains this weekend to allow KiwiRail and Auckland Transport to continue upgrading the rail network and prepare it for electrification. Buses replacing trains on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June Southern Line: Otahuhu to... read on

02-06-11 Auckland Transport media release   Buses will replace some trains this Queens Birthday weekend to allow KiwiRail and Auckland Transport to continue upgrading the rail network and prepare it for electrification. Buses replacing trains on Saturday 4 June Southern Line: Papakura to... read on

26-05-11 Auckland Transport media release A new audio information system Auckland Transport is introducing on trains next week is expected to make a big difference for blind and vision impaired people. The automated announcements are part of on-going improvements to the quality of public transport... read on

18-05-11 Auckland Transport media release   Train commuters are being advised to travel early this Friday evening if they want to avoid busy periods as fans travel to the Blues game at Eden Park. Extra services will run to Kingsland from Britomart, in addition to normal timetabled services... read on

10-05-11 Auckland Transport media release   Auckland Transport said today it was adding robustness to the rail network to prepare for electrification and the arrival of the region’s first electric multiple units (EMUs) with its partner KiwiRail. Additional preparatory work was also being... read on

12-04-11 Auckland Transport media release   Buses will replace trains on parts of the rail network for the next two weekends in preparation for major upgrades and a full closure during Easter. The closures are necessary to allow KiwiRail and Auckland Transport to continue upgrading the rail... read on

30-03-11 The number of passenger rail journeys in Auckland has hit the 1 million mark for the first time ever in a single month. Auckland Transport today reported stellar growth in public transport use in the year to February, including 9.2 million passenger trips by rail during the year. Graham Sibery,... read on

14-03-11 Auckland Transport media release   People using public transport to get to the Warriors game at Eden Park on Saturday reported a hassle-free journey. More than 8300 people caught the train to Kingsland or Morningside Station, a large proportion of the crowd. Special event buses from a... read on

09-03-11 The shareholders of Veolia Transport and Transdev have been working towards a merger between the companies for the past two years. It has now been announced that the talks are complete and Veolia Transdev was created on 3 March 2011.  The new Veolia Transdev global CEO, Jérôme Gallot,... read on

24-02-11 Click here to view the new fares.  When will fares increase from? Rail fares will increase from 13 March 2011. Why are they increasing? Due to an $8 million increase in costs associated with providing more services - from 1529 scheduled services per week to 1950 services per... read on

21-02-11 Auckland Transport Media Release 17 February 2011 Auckland Transport has supported in principle the fast tracking of rail stations upgrade to ensure they are all complete when electric trains are introduced. The Auckland Transport board will be discussing funding implications at a future... read on

03-12-10 Auckland Transport Media Release 3 December 2010     AUCKLAND RAIL HITS NEW RECORD The number of Aucklanders using rail has reached a record high, with nine million trips made in the last 12 months. Rail patronage has increased 14 per cent on the previous... read on