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#StationNews: Sylvia Park has recorded a 56% increase in train use as Auckland’s City Rail Link drew more than two million trips in its first month, with early figures suggesting the network is changing how people travel across the city.
Via The Post: thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361100…
#TrainNews: Greater Wellington Regional Council has shared a video tour of the life-sized mockup of the new Tūhono trains.
The train mockup is being used to test usability with train staff and passengers.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=_zdKFIIk…
#RailNews: Auckland Transport said a ventilation system issue was identified during pre-service tests on Friday. As of 7.15am, it has been resolved.
Via RNZ: rnz.co.nz/news/community/209…
#BusNews: Metlink's new electric bendy buses are being driven to Wellington over the next week.
The buses are set to enter service on Route 2 in late 2026 or early 2027.
#RailNews: A proposal to build a $100 million logistics hub near Mosgiel in Otago has won draft approval from a fast-track panel.
Once operational a rail siding would link the hub to Port Chalmers.
Via RNZ: rnz.co.nz/news/regions/20994…
#BusNews: GoBus Golden Bay's Tākaka-Nelson service will operate 5 days a week from October 26 (Monday-Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).
The afternoon service is being extended through to Wainui, with stops at Pōhara, Tata Beach and the start of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track.
#BusNews: Auckland Transport has released a new render of a section the Eastern Busway.
The render shows how the Ti Rakau and Huntington Drive intersection will look once completed.
#TrainNews: There’s no easy way to put this, but Auckland’s trains smell like piss.
Auckland Transport says it doesn't have a pee problem. Auckland’s residents smell things differently.
Via The Spinoff: thespinoff.co.nz/society/22-…
#FerryNews: Explore Group is bringing back its Auckland – Coromandel ferry from Friday 23 October, ahead of Labour Weekend, running Friday to Monday, with an expanded timetable to follow.
Via The Coromandel Informer: theinformer.co.nz/community/…
#TrainNews: A piece of New Zealand’s railway history is set to return again to Taranaki’s tracks this Labour Weekend, The Pahiatua Railcar Society’s heritage railcar, RM 31 Tokomaru, will once again travel the local lines.
Via The Post: thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361100…
#RailNews: KiwiRail worked with NZTA to repurpose the rockfall fence after it was removed from the State Highway as part of road improvement work.
The fence has now been installed alongside the railway beneath the steep coastal cliffs south of Kaikōura.
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: Mainland Rail’s ADL/ADC units move to a new location, GoBay starts new live tracking trial and Waitematā 2 arrives in Auckland.
Read the Weekly Review through the link in our bio.
#TicketingNews: It’s just over a month until Canterbury makes the switch to Motu Move on public buses and ferries, so what do you need to know?
Via The Press: thepress.co.nz/nz-news/36109…
#FerryNews: Orbus Ferries have introduced a new timetable.
The new timetable started on October 20 and will see ferries running every 30 minutes during busy periods, stopping at Queenstown Bay, Bayview, Queenstown Marina and the Hilton.
#FerryNews: Waitematā 2 Auckland Transports second hybrid-electric ferry has arrived in Auckland early this morning for a welcoming and blessing ahead of starting sea trails in the Waitematā over the next few months.
#RailNews: Dunedin’s historic Ocean Beach Railway will celebrate its 65th anniversary over Labour Weekend, with train rides and activities for all the family.
Via Otago Daily Times: odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/the-s…
#TrainNews: Auckland Transport have confirmed to NZ Transit Buzz that they will be operating additional late night trains across the East West and South City lines on New Year's Eve.
