https://wellington.gen.nz/auckland-trains+transport Items tagged with Auckland Trains and Transport. http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/18/bus-rti-signs-get-a-dlay/ Wellington has finally got real time bus schedule info on electronic signs – but it’s already been hit by the mysterious disease that has been plaguing Auckland’s signs for years. real-time-displays transport trains Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/18/bus-rti-signs-get-a-dlay/ Auckland Trains 2011-06-18T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/15/capital-row-over-parking-charges/ The gloves are off in Wellington over Council plans to make Wellington the most expensive city in New Zealand to park in. parking wcc transport government trains Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/15/capital-row-over-parking-charges/ Auckland Trains 2011-06-15T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/16/inside-the-matangis/ Reader Jim Curtis has taken a ride on the new Wellington Matangis and says he was impressed with the speed of acceleration. matangi reviews trains transport Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/16/inside-the-matangis/ Auckland Trains 2011-06-15T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/12/wellington-fares-up/ Two-thirds of Wellington bus and train commuters are in for a fare increase. fares transport trains Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/12/wellington-fares-up/ Auckland Trains 2011-06-12T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/07/wgtn-5-fare-rise-planned/ A 5% fare rise on multi-trip tickets may be confirmed by the Wellington Regional Council tomorrow. fares transport trains Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/07/wgtn-5-fare-rise-planned/ Auckland Trains 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/07/another-motorway-battle-looms/ Another motorway battle is looming in the Capital.And it’s close to the Greens’ heart. A plan to ram a motorway through Hataitai may affect among others, Greens co-leader Russel Norman as he lives in Hataitai. And it could be another big test for the Wellington’s Greens’ Mayor. The NZTA plans to duplicate the Mt Victoria Tunnel and put a four lane motorway through Hataitai which Norman says would be bad for everyone. basinreserve hataitai second-mount-victoria-tunnel transport places trains Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/07/another-motorway-battle-looms/ Auckland Trains 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z -41.304278 174.7967804 Hataitai, Wellington, New Zealand http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/03/wellington-commuters-freeze/ Wellington rail workers say they’re sick of freezing cold conditions for drivers and the public on Wellington’s aged metro trains, and are taking action to stop it. trains transport Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/06/03/wellington-commuters-freeze/ Auckland Trains 2011-06-03T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/22/wellywood-sign-is-a-joke/ In 2009, the Infratil-run Wellington Airport company began investigating the construction of a monument on an unused piece of land on the Miramar Peninsular to add another high profile attraction to Wellington. wellywood miramar places trains transport Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/22/wellywood-sign-is-a-joke/ Auckland Trains 2011-05-22T00:00:00Z -41.3133541 174.8196538 Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/19/auck-vs-wellington-train-performance/ In April, 90% of Wellington trains were on time to within 5 minutes in April. trains transport Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/19/auck-vs-wellington-train-performance/ Auckland Trains 2011-05-19T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/07/matangi-rollout-still-slow/ The implementation of Wellington’s new Matangi trains is still slow – a sign of what Auckland may expect when the city’s new electric trains eventually appear. matangi trains transport Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/07/matangi-rollout-still-slow/ Auckland Trains 2011-05-07T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/07/new-wellington-train-contract/ The contract Auckland train operator Veolia has with Auckland Transport is being used to help frame a new contract for the provision of Wellington’s passenger train services. trains transport Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/07/new-wellington-train-contract/ Auckland Trains 2011-05-07T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/06/kapiti-alignment-revealed/ Today was the day of reckoning for the north Wellington residents anxious to know what alignment the NZTA had chosen for the MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway. kapiti places trains transport Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/05/06/kapiti-alignment-revealed/ Auckland Trains 2011-05-06T00:00:00Z 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://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/20/wgtn-council-supports-nzta-motorways/ Wellington City Council tonight gave its support for the Ngauranga to Airport Corridor Plan -with the Mayor’s backing. transport trains Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/20/wgtn-council-supports-nzta-motorways/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-20T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/21/wgtn-mayor-explains-motorway-support/ Wellington’s Mayor today defended her support for the NZTA motorway proposals – the Ngauranga to Wellington Airport Corridor Plan – and says she remains committed to advancing a light-rail route between the Wellington Railway Station and the Airport. wcc transport government trains Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/21/wgtn-mayor-explains-motorway-support/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-20T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/19/nzta-vs-wellington-council/ Wednesday sees a fascinating showdown between the NZTA and a more pro-PT Wellington Mayor over the Ngauranga to Wellington Airport Corridor Plan and the city’s proposed State Highway Projects tomorrow night. transport wcc government trains Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/19/nzta-vs-wellington-council/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-19T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/18/wellington-extend-train-moves/ Wellington’s measures to try to curb train overcrowding and subsequent loss of fare collections are not just continuing but being extended. trains transport Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/18/wellington-extend-train-moves/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-18T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/16/wellington-motorway-decision-uproar/ The issue of Wellington’s future motorway development is getting hotter. The new Mayor is not a big fan of a flyover near the Basin reserve but a group of her councillors are. Following reports some in the NZTA were getting unsettled about the Mayor’s failure to commit to their plans, the councillors have forced through a special meeting on Wednesday for the council to make a call. wcc transport basinreserve government trains Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/16/wellington-motorway-decision-uproar/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-16T00:00:00Z -41.30037055 174.7802503270504 Basin Reserve, Dufferin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/11/claims-of-bullying-over-motorway-plans/ A Wellington newspaper report today suggesting a row between NZTA and the new Wellington council over the region’s motorway plans has led to suggestions of NZTA bullying. transport trains Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/11/claims-of-bullying-over-motorway-plans/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-11T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/07/residents-angry-about-motorway-plan/ An interesting community concern among residents in Wellington’s Hataitai that’s worth keeping an eye on as NZTA  forces through a plan to spend $45m changing Ruahine Street and Wellington Road into a four-lane highway. hataitai second-mount-victoria-tunnel transport places trains Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/07/residents-angry-about-motorway-plan/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-07T00:00:00Z -41.304278 174.7967804 Hataitai, Wellington, New Zealand http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/05/a-better-wellington/ In a week in which one MP calls Wellington’s service a shambles and even buses have to replace some peak-time trains because of overcrowding, it’s exciting to peek into the future. trains transport Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/05/a-better-wellington/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/04/mp-wellington-trains-a-shambles/ A Wellington MP today labelled Wellington’s train services “a total shambles. trains transport Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/04/mp-wellington-trains-a-shambles/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-04T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/02/overcrowding-brings-wgtn-train-changes/ Wellington readers remarked on AKT recently that they were travelling on commuter trains without being asked to show tickets or pay – because of the overcrowding. trains transport Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/02/overcrowding-brings-wgtn-train-changes/ Auckland Trains 2011-04-02T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/01/wellington-finally-gets-real/ Wellington finally comes into the real world this afternoon. trains transport Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/04/01/wellington-finally-gets-real/ Auckland Trains 2011-03-31T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/03/21/wgtn-train-ban-on-cycles/ Wellington cyclists wanting to carry their bike on trains are being urged to buy a folding bike instead, now the new trains are being introduced. cycling matangi trains sport transport Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/03/21/wgtn-train-ban-on-cycles/ Auckland Trains 2011-03-21T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/03/17/battle-to-save-muri/ In Wellington, a small community is battling to save its railway station which is used by only 30 people a day. trains kapiti muri transport places Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/03/17/battle-to-save-muri/ Auckland Trains 2011-03-17T00:00:00Z -41.033624 174.892802 Muri Station, Wellington http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/03/10/big-changes-to-wellington-rail/ The Government, the Greater Wellington Regional Council and NZTA have agreed in principle a package deal that will complete the rebuild of Wellington commuter rail services. trains transport Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/03/10/big-changes-to-wellington-rail/ Auckland Trains 2011-03-10T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/03/09/wellington-re-thinks-transport/ First Auckland, now Wellington is “re-examining” its transport wish list following the Christchurch quake and the Government’s warning they’re not in the mood for big projects beyond the Christchurch re-build. trains transport Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/03/09/wellington-re-thinks-transport/ Auckland Trains 2011-03-08T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/02/21/wellingtons-state-of-play/ With north Wellington’s Waikanae open at the weekend and Matangi trains running soon, Wellington’s long winters of discontent will be coming to an end with the massive upgrades coming into play. kapiti places trains transport Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/02/21/wellingtons-state-of-play/ Auckland Trains 2011-02-21T00:00:00Z http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/02/11/revamped-ganz-mavag-ready/ Wellington’s first recently refurbished Ganz Mavag train is going to be shown off publicly tomorrow week (Sat Feb 19), at the official opening of the new Wellington to Waikanae commuter service. trains transport Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.aucklandtrains.co.nz/2011/02/11/revamped-ganz-mavag-ready/ Auckland Trains 2011-02-11T00:00:00Z