City Rail Link opening delayed until second half of 2026

Friday 28 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3:06pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Simeon Brown, Wayne Brown, Desley Simpson

Auckland's $5.5 billion City Rail Link project is now expected to open to passengers in the latter half of 2026. Government and local leaders confirmed the timeline as the underground rail project enters its final testing and commissioning phase.

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1. StuffFri 28 Nov 2025, 2:18pm

   City Rail Link won’t open until second half of 2026 (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 28 Nov 2025, 3:06pm

   Auckland's long-awaited City Rail Link to open in second half of 2026 (opens in new tab)