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CRL's first rush hour: Auckland's new rail network faces commuter test
Thousands of commuters have put the new stations and routes to the test.
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Fire disrupts first day of Auckland's City Rail Link
The small fire broke out at Waitematā station early this morning.
The world’s most interesting subway systems
Auckland's finally got an underground - let's take a look at eight greats.
Spring into spring: Rail travel, new resorts and a one-night-only Auckland feast
From Waihī Beach to Auckland, new escapes and dining events are coming.
'We can have beautiful things!' Why Auckland's City Rail Link is about much more than trains
OPINION: Auckland's City Rail Link is sparking debate over cost and civic pride.
'Icing on top': K Rd businesses gear up for CRL station opening
Karanga-a-Hape Station's opening is driving new leases and optimism on K Rd.
City Rail Link opens: Winston Peters attacks Waitematā station name
Chris Bishop says it's like something in London as NZ's first underground metro opens.
Just four sleeps until CRL opens, KiwiRail boss says 'we're ready'
As Auckland braces for the CRL to hit go, KiwiRail's CEO vows no more summer shutdowns.
CRL opening adds up to 10 minutes to some Auckland commutes
Here's what commuters need to know about routes, timetables and opening day.
Auckland trains delayed and cancelled after emergency incident
Southern and Eastern line passengers face disruption after an incident at Ōtāhuhu.
Fresh industrial action issued for Interislander with cargo loading, work callback ban
The industrial action won't affect passengers or any non-KiwiRail cargo.
'Near miss': Trainee driver stops train 5m from where worker had been kneeling on tracks
Investigators found a rail protection officer used an unauthorised safety system.
Rail level crossing removal expected to cost up to $3.5b
Auckland Transport's Tom Willetts speaks to Katie Bradford about consultation with businesses and communities over the rail level crossing removal programme. Video / Jason Dorday
The CRL is finished. Now a new $2.5b-$3.5b Auckland rail project kicks off
Removing level crossings along the Western Line could mean years of disruption for some.
New CRL station gets noise complaints
Judith, a resident in an apartment overlooking Beresford Square, is frustrated at the noise generated from the CRL Karanga-a-Hape Station. Video / Emma Tavai
National's Chris Bishop 'conceptually interested' in Christchurch rapid transit – but admits it's a way off
Labour's Kieran McAnulty says a business case and funding plan are needed.
Porirua man charged over copper theft that disrupted Wellington trains
Kilometres of copper have gone missing from the rail network in recent months.
Thousands flock to new Auckland station ahead of CRL opening
Thousands visited the Karanga-a-Hape Station ahead of the City Rail Link opening.
Second train derailment in 24 hours as heat plays havoc with UK rail lines
The latest derailment, in Essex, involved a passenger train with 62 people aboard.
'Is this how I'm going to die?': Kiwi clambers on top of flipped train to help others escape
Tristan Dryburgh was planning on heading to France when disaster struck.
Two seriously injured after UK train derails and rolls onto its side
Miraculously, there were no fatalities or serious injuries in the incident.
A tale of two tunnels (the one the Govt helped with went $2b over budget)
OPINION: Anybody heard of too many cooks spoiling the broth?
$5.4b City Rail Link: Aucklanders get first look at new Mt Eden station
People came flocking in for the first of three station open days — Karanga-a-Hape station follows on August 15 and inner city Te Waihorotiu on August 22. Video / NZ Herald
Cuts, consolidating priorities for campaigning
OPINION: Cutting and consolidating the way forward for political campaigning.
A century in the making: Auckland's rail revolution begins
The City Rail Link will open to passengers on September 13.
Decades in the making: How Auckland finally got an underground City Rail Link
Regrets, business backlash and political negotiations: the journey to the City Rail Link.
100 years in the making: Take a look at how the CRL got here
Before the City Rail Link opening, senior correspondent Katie Bradford looks at how the massive project got made. Video / Cameron Pitney
'Right on top': Investors back midtown station ahead of CRL opening
The deal's due to settle on September 1. Buyers include 'a strong South Island' component.
Winston Peters marks the official opening of Drury and Paerātā railway stations
Winston Peters marked the official opening of the Drury and Paerātā stations this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
'Left carrying the cost': Architects blame light rail axe for financial trouble
High Court hearing set for this week. Design work includes Taumata o Kupe, Pt Chevalier.