https://wellington.gen.nz/light-rail https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/killed-by-a-tram/ On the evening of 28th May 1917, a tramcar motorman was driving his tram towards Lambton Station when a man stepped off the footpath in front of him. He sounded the gong and the man seemed to stop and stagger. He then applied the emergency brake but the man was struck by the advertisement side of the car and knocked down. The injured man was carried to the Central Hotel with the assistance of a solider. He never regained consciousness on being admitted to hospital and died at 8am the following morning. light-rail trains transport communitygroups karori places localhistory Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/killed-by-a-tram/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2024-03-07T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://eyeofthefish.org/lets-get-something-something/ It’s been a curious start to a new Government and a curious end to an old year. 2023 – don’t want to see that one... lgwm light-rail transport trains architecture blogs Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/lets-get-something-something/ Eye of the Fish 2023-12-19T00:00:00Z https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=153200 At a time of close scrutiny of the LGWM programme, with some Wellington city councillors calling for it to be abandoned and an opposition party ready to scrap it if they win power, it is time to reflect on just why we need Mass Rapid Transport and what the consequences for our region will be if this doesn’t go ahead. lgwm light-rail transport trains media Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=153200 Wellington Scoop 2023-06-22T00:00:00Z https://talkwellington.org.nz/2023/cautionary-tales-out-of-auckland-light-rail-a-good-thing-being-done-badly/ Make no mistake, Wellington city needs mass transit. And we’re watching with alarm how Auckland, in trying to get a vital component of its own mass transit system (that their fast-growing city needs ever more desperately), is kicking itself in the leg Just in case anyone listening too closely to certain councillors: there’s no other... light-rail trains transport blogs Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:59:10 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2023/cautionary-tales-out-of-auckland-light-rail-a-good-thing-being-done-badly/ Talk Wellington 2023-04-08T00:59:10Z https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=145641 light-rail trains transport media Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=145641 Wellington Scoop 2022-06-30T00:00:00Z https://eyeofthefish.org/lgwm-decision-at-last/ Transport Minister Michael Wood blindsided Wellington this morning, with an announcement – and a definite decision – that Wellington is going to get Light Rail... lgwm light-rail transport trains architecture blogs Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:25:52 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/lgwm-decision-at-last/ Eye of the Fish 2022-06-28T23:25:52Z https://talkwellington.org.nz/2022/light-rail-in-auckland-should-wellington-be-afraid/ It’s only January and already the blockbuster announcement of the year: finally, grownup-city mass transit for our largest metropolitan centre! But a lot of smart people have made a lot of weird decisions in there… could Wellington experience similar weird? So after an interminable-feeling period of cluster-shemozzle uber-bungle, it was Officially Declared: Auckland will get... light-rail trains transport blogs Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2022/light-rail-in-auckland-should-wellington-be-afraid/ Talk Wellington 2022-02-02T00:00:00Z https://eyeofthefish.org/light-rail-and-fresh-tunnels/ Let’s not pussyfoot around – Wellington needs a Rapid Transit system and that simply cannot be more buses. And it needs to be Rapid (like the name suggests) so it needs some new direct routes – that means new tunnels. Yes, plural: Tunnels. lgwm light-rail transport trains architecture blogs Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/light-rail-and-fresh-tunnels/ Eye of the Fish 2021-11-29T00:00:00Z https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=139646 Light Rail is the second option being put forward by Let’s Get Wellington Moving for mass transit. While it is better than bendy buses, it has diverged alarmingly from what was supported by all tiers of government in 2019. Most concerning is the thinking around the route. lgwm light-rail transport trains media Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=139646 Wellington Scoop 2021-10-07T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=137042 light-rail trains transport media Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=137042 Wellington Scoop 2021-06-21T00:00:00Z https://eyeofthefish.org/government-puts-wellington-light-rail-back-on-track/ The Government is getting light rail back on track by involving Wellingtonians in a six-month process to come up with a city-shaping project. light-rail trains transport architecture blogs Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/government-puts-wellington-light-rail-back-on-track/ Eye of the Fish 2021-03-31T00:00:00Z https://eyeofthefish.org/art-vandelay/ Today, a guest post from Art Vandelay, with a potential solution for the route of a Light Rail system through Wellington.Your comments and feedback, welcome below… light-rail trains transport architecture blogs Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/art-vandelay/ Eye of the Fish 2021-02-04T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=75204 light-rail trains transport media Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=75204 Wellington Scoop 2015-02-06T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=60026 Bus Rapid Transit was to run between three interchanges, at the Railway Station, Wellington Regional Hospital and Kilbirnie. Now it looks too light for the job, which probably means light rail. light-rail buses trains transport media Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=60026 Wellington Scoop 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=59871 transport light-rail trains regional-council government media Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=59871 Wellington Scoop 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=59860 light-rail trains transport media Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=59860 Wellington Scoop 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=56327 Wellington’s transport model has failed to deliver, and all the recent studies show more of the same is going to make things worse. We need a different approach if we want a vibrant, economically successful city. light-rail trains transport media Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=56327 Wellington Scoop 2013-06-17T00:00:00Z http://eyeofthefish.org/300-million-airport-extension-and-light-rail-for-free-with-every-second-mt-vic-tunnel-built/ OK – Hear me out here people. There’s been a lot of kerfuffle over a couple of things this week – one is the proposed $43m strengthening of the old Town Hall, and the other is the proposed $300m extension of the airport. First things first : where have those figures come from? Put them [...] light-rail basinreserve runway-extension second-mount-victoria-tunnel trains transport airport architecture blogs Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://eyeofthefish.org/300-million-airport-extension-and-light-rail-for-free-with-every-second-mt-vic-tunnel-built/ Eye of the Fish 2013-06-15T00:00:00Z -41.30037055 174.7802503270504 Basin Reserve, Dufferin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand http://eyeofthefish.org/flyover-for-lambton-quay/ In a surprising piece of breaking news today, we have just heard that the results of the Wellington Public Transport Spine study have been announced, and the end result will no doubt surprise some people. In line with Wellington City Council’s new found love for Flyovers, as approved by Councilor Andy Foster at a recent [...] light-rail transport trains architecture blogs Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://eyeofthefish.org/flyover-for-lambton-quay/ Eye of the Fish 2013-03-31T00:00:00Z -41.2850966 174.7756686 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand/Aotearoa http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=50879 The reality of the noise problem on Johnsonville trains (which brought complaints last week) is that the heavy rail electric multiple units which provide the service are at their limits on the line, although it now has the best on-time performance of any rail line in Wellington – 94%, even with the clapped-out English Electrics that were in use till June. matangi trains light-rail johnsonville transport places media Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=50879 Wellington Scoop 2012-12-07T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=43498 The use of modern trams (light rail) along the core Wellington CBD spine is inevitable, because bus systems cannot (or will soon be unable to) deliver the required passenger capacity in the space available, along the Golden Mile in particular. light-rail trains transport media Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=43498 Wellington Scoop 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=44794 Another milestone was reached in Wellington’s electric transport history on 19 March when the venerable English Electric EMUs retired from their 74-year-old career shuttling commuters up and down the 10km Johnsonville Line. matangi localhistory light-rail johnsonville trains transport places media Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=44794 Wellington Scoop 2012-05-12T00:00:00Z http://eyeofthefish.org/light-rail-heavy-rail-monorail/ Actually: Not Monorail, that should say : Bus. Just when i thought it was safe to dip my fishy fingers back into the water of the war on the waterfront, a new challenge comes along. Yes: its the proposed Transport Spine interim review, and it is proposing 8 options for consideration. You may have read [...] waterfront light-rail transport trains places architecture blogs Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://eyeofthefish.org/light-rail-heavy-rail-monorail/ Eye of the Fish 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z http://architecture.org.nz/2012/03/21/light-rail-could-be-cheap-as-chips/ Following stunning news today from the GWRC study into the cost of a possible Light Rail system in Wellington – results have come back that the cost COULD be as LOW as $14m per km. light-rail regional-council trains transport government architecture communitygroups Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://architecture.org.nz/2012/03/21/light-rail-could-be-cheap-as-chips/ Architectural Centre Inc 2012-03-21T00:00:00Z http://wellingtontransport.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/yesterdays-solutions/ In 2011, you would think two considerations would be central to transport planning; the need to reduce carbon emissions and dependence on oil. Think again… The New Zealand Transport Agency has released for consultation its scheme for the inner city section (Cobham Drive to Buckle St) of its grand Levin to Wellington Airport superhighway. What the scheme amounts to is a road building extravaganza that reeks of the 1960s and 1970s. The salient point about NZTA’s consultation is that it offers no choice. The key projects including a flyover at the Basin Reserve and a second Mt Victoria Tunnel are a fait accompli. So the public is not given any meaningful options, such as the public transport alternative. light-rail basinreserve consultation trains transport blogs Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://wellingtontransport.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/yesterdays-solutions/ Sustainable Wellington Transport 2011-07-25T00:00:00Z -41.30037055 174.7802503270504 Basin Reserve, Dufferin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand http://architecture.org.nz/2011/07/11/what-about-light-rail/ I lived in Szczecin, Poland, until I was 14. I had family in other large centers in Poland. All those cities had something in common—extensive and very well utilised light rail networks. The trams were a different colour in each city, usually coincident with the colours of the city’s coat of arms. Even at the lowest pointduring the communist regime when the people were at their poorest and the country was in a huge debt the trams were going strong, taking commuters to work, home, school, parks, shopping (when there was something to buy, anything really would do). I certainly don’t remember anyone not being able to afford to use the tram service. light-rail basinreserve trains transport architecture communitygroups Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://architecture.org.nz/2011/07/11/what-about-light-rail/ Architectural Centre Inc 2011-07-11T00:00:00Z -41.30037055 174.7802503270504 Basin Reserve, Dufferin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/20/1m-wellington-light-rail-study-approved/ On the eve of a showdown Wellington council meeting over the capital motorway plans, government finance has been approved for a $1m study on the long term options for a high quality public transport corridor running from Wellington Station to Wellington Regional hospital in Newtown. light-rail newtown trains transport places Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/20/1m-wellington-light-rail-study-approved/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-20T00:00:00Z -41.3110524 174.7780368 Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand http://eyeofthefish.org/ive-changed-my-mind-about-light-rail/ Hello and Happy New Year to all of you Eye of the Fish followers. light-rail trains transport architecture blogs Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://eyeofthefish.org/ive-changed-my-mind-about-light-rail/ Eye of the Fish 2011-01-12T00:00:00Z http://kjohnsonnz.blogspot.com/2010/12/moving-wellington-is-light-rail.html Guest Editorial by Brian Jameson. light-rail trains transport Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://kjohnsonnz.blogspot.com/2010/12/moving-wellington-is-light-rail.html Keith Johnson 2010-12-09T00:00:00Z http://kjohnsonnz.blogspot.com/2010/10/light-rail-how-much-and-who-pays.html COSTS ON THE HEAVY SIDE FOR LIGHT RAILFurther to my post of 6 July 2010 ‘Light Rail and avoiding a Heavy Burden’ and the recent election of our new ‘Green’ Mayor of Wellington on a Light Rail development manifesto, I will be keeping a strict eye on cost issues on behalf of ratepayers over the coming months. light-rail trains transport Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://kjohnsonnz.blogspot.com/2010/10/light-rail-how-much-and-who-pays.html Keith Johnson 2010-10-17T00:00:00Z