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CRL drives a million Auckland rail boardings in two weeks 1st October 2026

CRL drives a million Auckland rail boardings in two weeks

Auckland’s rail network has recorded more than one million passenger boardings in the first two weeks since the City Rail Link opened.


Colliers: CRL to strengthen Auckland’s hotel market, visitor economy 16th September 2026 / /

Colliers: CRL to strengthen Auckland’s hotel market, visitor economy

Auckland’s new $5.5bn City Rail Link is expected to support the region’s hotel demand and investment.


Auckland’s CRL preps for opening day… 11th September 2026 /

Auckland’s CRL preps for opening day…

Auckland’s City Rail Link will carry its first passengers from about 5am this Sunday, with high demand expected across the network on opening day.


…as Heart of the City launches CRL visitor guides 11th September 2026 /

…as Heart of the City launches CRL visitor guides

Heart of the City has launched eight itineraries encouraging Aucklanders and visitors to explore more of the city centre following the opening of the City Rail Link on Sunday.


SkyCity targets visitors ahead of CRL opening 20th August 2026 /

SkyCity targets visitors ahead of CRL opening

SkyCity will offer discounted attraction tickets, free parking and live music this Saturday as Aucklanders get their first look inside the new Te Waihorotiu Station.


Auckland’s CRL opening confirmed for 13 September 6th August 2026 /

Auckland’s CRL opening confirmed for 13 September

Auckland’s City Rail Link will open to passengers on 13 September.


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.