Auckland’s upcoming train stations and power outages on the Western line w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: 24th October, 2024

Maungawhau station, formerly Mt Eden station, closed in July 2020 for reconstruction as part of the City Rail Link. Delays during the COVID-19 lockdowns extended the construction process, and the station is now expected to reopen in early 2024. 

Starting on October 14th, Western line trains have been running at reduced frequency to allow for testing at the station, indicating that the station may be almost completed.

Trains across the city have also been affected by unplanned disruptions over the past few months, most recently on the Western line with a series of power outages. 

For City Counselling this week I asked Councillor Julie Fairey about the timeline on Maungawhau station, the upcoming Te Waihorotiu and Karanga-ā-hape stations, and power outages across the rail network.