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#BusNews: As part of the Te Ara Hauāuru, the Northwest Rapid Transit Project fast track submission, NZTA has shared new renders of Brigham Creek Rarawaru station & Royal Road Mānutewhau station.
MORE: www.fasttrack.govt.nz/projects/nor...
MORE: www.fasttrack.govt.nz/projects/nor...
February 10, 2026 at 9:41 PM
#BusNews: As part of the Te Ara Hauāuru, the Northwest Rapid Transit Project fast track submission, NZTA has shared new renders of Brigham Creek Rarawaru station & Royal Road Mānutewhau station.
MORE: www.fasttrack.govt.nz/projects/nor...
MORE: www.fasttrack.govt.nz/projects/nor...
#RailNews: The old signals shed at Pukekohe Station has been repainted in a celebration of Aotearoa’s native skinks and the pōhuehue vine by artist Chelsea Parker.
The mural is part of KiwiRail's beautification pilot to reduce tagging on graffiti hotspots.
The mural is part of KiwiRail's beautification pilot to reduce tagging on graffiti hotspots.
February 10, 2026 at 7:50 PM
#RailNews: The old signals shed at Pukekohe Station has been repainted in a celebration of Aotearoa’s native skinks and the pōhuehue vine by artist Chelsea Parker.
The mural is part of KiwiRail's beautification pilot to reduce tagging on graffiti hotspots.
The mural is part of KiwiRail's beautification pilot to reduce tagging on graffiti hotspots.
#BusNews: A temporary shelter has been installed at the interim Te Waihorotiu Station stop.
This stop is in place until the stop nearby the station opens later this year.
This stop is in place until the stop nearby the station opens later this year.
February 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM
#BusNews: A temporary shelter has been installed at the interim Te Waihorotiu Station stop.
This stop is in place until the stop nearby the station opens later this year.
This stop is in place until the stop nearby the station opens later this year.
#StationNews: The Ormondville station building is to be repaired by KiwiRail following a wagon colliding with the canopy of the station.
The ironwork and the timber facia along the length of the canopy was damaged and will need to be repaired.
The ironwork and the timber facia along the length of the canopy was damaged and will need to be repaired.
February 10, 2026 at 2:34 AM
#StationNews: The Ormondville station building is to be repaired by KiwiRail following a wagon colliding with the canopy of the station.
The ironwork and the timber facia along the length of the canopy was damaged and will need to be repaired.
The ironwork and the timber facia along the length of the canopy was damaged and will need to be repaired.
#LocomotiveNews: Cleardrain South recently assisted the Lumsden Heritage Trust in waterblasting locomotives donated by the Scobie Family ahead of their move to the Tuatupere Station & the Lumsden Heritage Trust Precinct on March 5.
February 10, 2026 at 12:59 AM
#LocomotiveNews: Cleardrain South recently assisted the Lumsden Heritage Trust in waterblasting locomotives donated by the Scobie Family ahead of their move to the Tuatupere Station & the Lumsden Heritage Trust Precinct on March 5.
#RailNews: A new trackside mural in Papatoetoe by artist John Apelu Crouch has been completed.
The mural connects with an earlier mural on the opposite side of the Station Road bridge and is designed to reduce graffiti.
The mural connects with an earlier mural on the opposite side of the Station Road bridge and is designed to reduce graffiti.
February 10, 2026 at 12:39 AM
#RailNews: A new trackside mural in Papatoetoe by artist John Apelu Crouch has been completed.
The mural connects with an earlier mural on the opposite side of the Station Road bridge and is designed to reduce graffiti.
The mural connects with an earlier mural on the opposite side of the Station Road bridge and is designed to reduce graffiti.
Other work also being undertaken is the caulking of various locations to ensure everything is air-tight, energy-efficient and mould resistant.
Also, a green grass seed-looking dust has been set down outside the station; this is a dust suppressant.
Also, a green grass seed-looking dust has been set down outside the station; this is a dust suppressant.
February 9, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Other work also being undertaken is the caulking of various locations to ensure everything is air-tight, energy-efficient and mould resistant.
Also, a green grass seed-looking dust has been set down outside the station; this is a dust suppressant.
Also, a green grass seed-looking dust has been set down outside the station; this is a dust suppressant.
#StationNews: City Rail Link have shared an update on the commissioning progress at Maungawhau (Mount Eden) Station.
Final touches across the station's various areas, including around the escalators, plaza, and ticket hall.
The streetscape and green spaces are almost complete.
Final touches across the station's various areas, including around the escalators, plaza, and ticket hall.
The streetscape and green spaces are almost complete.
February 9, 2026 at 11:33 PM
#StationNews: City Rail Link have shared an update on the commissioning progress at Maungawhau (Mount Eden) Station.
Final touches across the station's various areas, including around the escalators, plaza, and ticket hall.
The streetscape and green spaces are almost complete.
Final touches across the station's various areas, including around the escalators, plaza, and ticket hall.
The streetscape and green spaces are almost complete.
#TramNews: Trams are not currently operating at MOTAT while crews work to replace the overhead wires on the section of track near Motions Road.
The works are part of ongoing maintenance works.
Trams are expected to be back on track from February 14.
The works are part of ongoing maintenance works.
Trams are expected to be back on track from February 14.
February 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
#TramNews: Trams are not currently operating at MOTAT while crews work to replace the overhead wires on the section of track near Motions Road.
The works are part of ongoing maintenance works.
Trams are expected to be back on track from February 14.
The works are part of ongoing maintenance works.
Trams are expected to be back on track from February 14.
Update @ 7:44 am:
KiwiRail’s Chief Metro Officer David Gordon issued the following statement about the track issue in the Parnell tunnel which was resolved overnight.
KiwiRail’s Chief Metro Officer David Gordon issued the following statement about the track issue in the Parnell tunnel which was resolved overnight.
February 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Update @ 7:44 am:
KiwiRail’s Chief Metro Officer David Gordon issued the following statement about the track issue in the Parnell tunnel which was resolved overnight.
KiwiRail’s Chief Metro Officer David Gordon issued the following statement about the track issue in the Parnell tunnel which was resolved overnight.
Update @ 7:24 am:
Auckland Transport issued an update at 5:41 am, announcing the track issue had been resolved and normal service would resume for the morning peak.
Auckland Transport issued an update at 5:41 am, announcing the track issue had been resolved and normal service would resume for the morning peak.
February 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Update @ 7:24 am:
Auckland Transport issued an update at 5:41 am, announcing the track issue had been resolved and normal service would resume for the morning peak.
Auckland Transport issued an update at 5:41 am, announcing the track issue had been resolved and normal service would resume for the morning peak.
Update @ 11:27 pm:
KiwiRail has issued a statement about the track issue detailing that it discovered faulty track work carried out by contractors in the tunnel over the Waitangi Weekend network closure.
Track assessments are underway with no scheduled repair estimate.
KiwiRail has issued a statement about the track issue detailing that it discovered faulty track work carried out by contractors in the tunnel over the Waitangi Weekend network closure.
Track assessments are underway with no scheduled repair estimate.
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Update @ 11:27 pm:
KiwiRail has issued a statement about the track issue detailing that it discovered faulty track work carried out by contractors in the tunnel over the Waitangi Weekend network closure.
Track assessments are underway with no scheduled repair estimate.
KiwiRail has issued a statement about the track issue detailing that it discovered faulty track work carried out by contractors in the tunnel over the Waitangi Weekend network closure.
Track assessments are underway with no scheduled repair estimate.
#TrainNews: Due to track issue between Newmarket and Waitematā Stations, there will be no trains running between the two stations on February 10.
The Western and Southern lines will terminate at Newmarket and run to a 20 minute frequency.
The Western and Southern lines will terminate at Newmarket and run to a 20 minute frequency.
February 9, 2026 at 10:07 AM
#TrainNews: Due to track issue between Newmarket and Waitematā Stations, there will be no trains running between the two stations on February 10.
The Western and Southern lines will terminate at Newmarket and run to a 20 minute frequency.
The Western and Southern lines will terminate at Newmarket and run to a 20 minute frequency.
#StationNews: Works are also progressing at Glen Innes on the new station overbridge, the lift shaft has begun to be framed out for glazing and the forms for the stair supports are being prepared to be poured with the base of the stairs already installed.
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 AM
#StationNews: Works are also progressing at Glen Innes on the new station overbridge, the lift shaft has begun to be framed out for glazing and the forms for the stair supports are being prepared to be poured with the base of the stairs already installed.
At Te Mahia the station lift structure has been partially glazed with crews also working trackside to construct the new foundations for the new lift and stairs which are to be installed at this station.
February 8, 2026 at 10:54 PM
At Te Mahia the station lift structure has been partially glazed with crews also working trackside to construct the new foundations for the new lift and stairs which are to be installed at this station.
#StationNews: Works on the level crossing removal at Takaanini has crews currently based trackside working on foundations for the new lift shaft and the supports for the staircase.
The station shelter has had part of its roof removed likely to connect the new bridge roof to it.
The station shelter has had part of its roof removed likely to connect the new bridge roof to it.
February 8, 2026 at 10:54 PM
#StationNews: Works on the level crossing removal at Takaanini has crews currently based trackside working on foundations for the new lift shaft and the supports for the staircase.
The station shelter has had part of its roof removed likely to connect the new bridge roof to it.
The station shelter has had part of its roof removed likely to connect the new bridge roof to it.
#TrainNews: Auckland Transport have begun replacing the on train safety information with updated posters with information about emergency tunnel egress procedures related to the City Rail Link tunnels.
February 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
#TrainNews: Auckland Transport have begun replacing the on train safety information with updated posters with information about emergency tunnel egress procedures related to the City Rail Link tunnels.
#StationNews: Over the Waitangi long weekend rail network closure, crews from KiwiRail lifted new station shelters into place at Henderson Station as well installing the new staircase for the emergency egress and the copper look finish on the new retaining wall.
February 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
#StationNews: Over the Waitangi long weekend rail network closure, crews from KiwiRail lifted new station shelters into place at Henderson Station as well installing the new staircase for the emergency egress and the copper look finish on the new retaining wall.
#CableCarNews: Following a fault over the weekend, the Wellington Cable Car has reopened for regular service.
WCC have not specified what the fault was.
WCC have not specified what the fault was.
February 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
#CableCarNews: Following a fault over the weekend, the Wellington Cable Car has reopened for regular service.
WCC have not specified what the fault was.
WCC have not specified what the fault was.
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: New hybrid ferry arrives in Auckland, buses return to the bus hub in Palmy and the Motu Move website goes live.
Read the Weekly Review now: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
Read the Weekly Review now: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
February 5, 2026 at 9:40 PM
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: New hybrid ferry arrives in Auckland, buses return to the bus hub in Palmy and the Motu Move website goes live.
Read the Weekly Review now: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
Read the Weekly Review now: nztransitbuzz.substack.com/p/weekly-rev...
Currently docked at McMullen & Wing's marina, 'AT2' has a couple of months of commissioning and sea trials ahead before entering service.
AT2 has been spotted on API Trackers with the name Te Waiarohia.
AT2 has been spotted on API Trackers with the name Te Waiarohia.
February 5, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Currently docked at McMullen & Wing's marina, 'AT2' has a couple of months of commissioning and sea trials ahead before entering service.
AT2 has been spotted on API Trackers with the name Te Waiarohia.
AT2 has been spotted on API Trackers with the name Te Waiarohia.
KiwiRail are also working closely with their internal and external teams to support the project through to completion.
The monitoring of weather conditions & river levels has been essential in ensuring a safe, smooth, and successful work programme so far.
The monitoring of weather conditions & river levels has been essential in ensuring a safe, smooth, and successful work programme so far.
February 5, 2026 at 2:40 AM
KiwiRail are also working closely with their internal and external teams to support the project through to completion.
The monitoring of weather conditions & river levels has been essential in ensuring a safe, smooth, and successful work programme so far.
The monitoring of weather conditions & river levels has been essential in ensuring a safe, smooth, and successful work programme so far.
#TrainNews: Auckland Transport has taken delivery of the final batch 3 EMU train.
The arrival of the 23rd train of batch 3 takes Auckland's total electric train fleet to 95.
The final train to arrive is numbered AM1249.
The arrival of the 23rd train of batch 3 takes Auckland's total electric train fleet to 95.
The final train to arrive is numbered AM1249.
February 4, 2026 at 9:36 PM
#TrainNews: Auckland Transport has taken delivery of the final batch 3 EMU train.
The arrival of the 23rd train of batch 3 takes Auckland's total electric train fleet to 95.
The final train to arrive is numbered AM1249.
The arrival of the 23rd train of batch 3 takes Auckland's total electric train fleet to 95.
The final train to arrive is numbered AM1249.
#TicketingNews: Effective February 16, Fullers360 is making annual pricing changes to commuter fares for Waiheke Island ferry services.
Commuter fares will increase by a range of 3.6% to 3.9%.
MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
Commuter fares will increase by a range of 3.6% to 3.9%.
MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
February 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
#TicketingNews: Effective February 16, Fullers360 is making annual pricing changes to commuter fares for Waiheke Island ferry services.
Commuter fares will increase by a range of 3.6% to 3.9%.
MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
Commuter fares will increase by a range of 3.6% to 3.9%.
MORE: www.fullers.co.nz/news-updates...
#TrainNews: During the City Rail Link network testing, AM198 was spotted with a stripped interior.
AM198 is likely undergoing a refurbishment, as the unit is one of the original EMU units delivered in batch 1.
PICS - @maxie_poo3 on X.
AM198 is likely undergoing a refurbishment, as the unit is one of the original EMU units delivered in batch 1.
PICS - @maxie_poo3 on X.
February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
#TrainNews: During the City Rail Link network testing, AM198 was spotted with a stripped interior.
AM198 is likely undergoing a refurbishment, as the unit is one of the original EMU units delivered in batch 1.
PICS - @maxie_poo3 on X.
AM198 is likely undergoing a refurbishment, as the unit is one of the original EMU units delivered in batch 1.
PICS - @maxie_poo3 on X.