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Q&A: How City Rail Link will lift Auckland’s tourism, major events 19th February 2026 / /

Q&A: How City Rail Link will lift Auckland’s tourism, major events

TAU’s Annie Dundas on how the new network will enhance the city’s tourism and events sectors.


Auckland’s CRL moves to final phase 30th January 2026 /

Auckland’s CRL moves to final phase

Auckland’s rail network is one major step closer to a modern, more reliable metro system with the completion of the final large-scale pre-City Rail Link works, according to the government.


Auckland trains stopping for a month over summer 11th December 2025 /

Auckland trains stopping for a month over summer

Auckland’s rail network will be closed from 27 December to 28 January so 1,300 workers can finish off the rail network rebuild and other critical City Rail Link preparations.


Auckland’s CRL to open 2H 2026 1st December 2025 /

Auckland’s CRL to open 2H 2026

The City Rail Link in Auckland will open in the second half of next year.


CRL testing underway in Auckland 28th October 2025 /

CRL testing underway in Auckland

The testing of high-frequency train services on Auckland’s City Rail Link has been carried out, with more due to take place next month.


Auckland trains closed for upgrades over Labour Weekend 22nd October 2025 / /

Auckland trains closed for upgrades over Labour Weekend

Auckland trains will not be running from this Friday to Labour Day on Monday for major upgrades.


Auckland trains up and running after winter rail upgrade 15th July 2025 /

Auckland trains up and running after winter rail upgrade

Auckland rail services are back up and running following a partial closure for upgrades across the network in preparation for the City Rail Link opening next year.