Auckland Transport may favour September opening for City Rail Link

Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 4 Aug, 2:16pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Auckland Transport, NZ Herald

Auckland Transport is understood to prefer a 13 September opening date for the $5.4 billion City Rail Link. While reports suggest an announcement could come this week, the transport agency and the Transport Minister have declined to confirm the date.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 4 Aug, 8:50am

   City Rail Link opening date: September 13 favoured by Auckland Transport (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 4 Aug, 2:16pm

   Minister and transport agency refuse to confirm report of September launch for City Rail Link (opens in new tab)