Auckland rail upgrades and bus replacements

The story so far

In January 2025, Auckland Transport replaced trains with buses so KiwiRail could upgrade more than 110 sites for the City Rail Link.^{13 Jan 2025} Commuters faced delays and overcrowded replacement buses on the Monday morning after the Christmas break.^{13 Jan 2025} Ahead of a busy weekend of SailGP, Luke Combs concerts and an Auckland FC match, Auckland Transport organised special event buses.^{17 Jan 2025} Some ferry services were also unavailable, which could mean long waits for commuters.^{17 Jan 2025} In February 2025, passenger trains returned to Pukekohe Station, which had been closed since August 2022, after KiwiRail electrified the line between Papakura and Pukekohe.^{2 Feb 2025}

Latest

Trains have resumed at Pukekohe Station, with services every 20 minutes and direct connections to the Auckland CBD.^{2 Feb 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 Jan 2025Auckland Transport replaces trains with buses during City Rail Link upgrades.
2. 13 Jan 2025Commuters face delays and overcrowded replacement buses after Christmas break.
3. 17 Jan 2025Special event buses organised for busy weekend amid rail closures and ferry cuts.
4. 2 Feb 2025Passenger trains return to Pukekohe Station after closure starting August 2022.

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