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23 Aug 2006
Kiwi Income Properties Media Release: Railway station gets the green light at Sylvia Park
Kiwi Income Property Trust advised today that construction of the new railway station that will service Sylvia Park and the surrounding suburb of Mt Wellington is due to get underway before Christmas this year. The station will be funded by Kiwi Income Property Trust - the owner of Sylvia Park.
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18 Aug 2006
Joint Media Release ARC & ARTA: Special train services provided for Maori Queen's funeral
An initiative by the Auckland Regional Council Chairman, Michael Lee , and the combined efforts of transport organisations in the Auckland region, including the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA); ARTA’s train operator, Veolia Transport; National rail organisation, ONTRACK; TOLL New Zealand and Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ) has resulted in two trains, one being the Silver Fern, being made available especially to transport people by train from Auckland through to Ngaruawahia for the proposed funeral of the late Maori Queen, this Monday.
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17 Aug 2006
Public transport way to get to Bledisloe Cup
Special train and bus services put on by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and MAXX will ensure that All Blacks fans turn out in force this Saturday 19 August when the team goes head-to-head against the Wallabies in the 2006 Bledisloe Cup match at Eden Park.
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11 Aug 2006
Changes to Southern rail services this Sunday
Train services will be replaced by buses this Sunday 13 August between Papatoetoe and Papakura as major track maintenance and improvement works are carried out on the Southern Line.
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03 Aug 2006
Changes to Saturday services as Western Line double tracking continues
Train services will be replaced by buses on Saturdays in August between Henderson and Waitakere as construction work to build a second train track on the Western Line continues.
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01 Aug 2006
North Shore City Council: New Birkenhead ferry terminal open for business
A new $2.7m ferry terminal at Birkenhead Point opened today - providing a smart, modern waiting area and improved services for passengers.
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28 Jul 2006
Extra trains help Steelers fans
Extra train services put on by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and Counties Manukau Rugby will ensure that Steelers fans will be able to turn out in force when the team play against Otago this Saturday 29 July.
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12 Jul 2006
Aucklanders continue love affair with trains
Aucklanders continue to be attracted to travel by train, as evidenced by year-end train patronage figures just released by Auckland’s transport agency, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA).
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11 Jul 2006
Greater Transport Choices for Manukau
Changes to bus services in Manukau, including introducing improved services to Botany South and Wattle Downs and more frequent Sunday and public holiday services on some routes, were announced by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and Manukau City Council today.
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30 Jun 2006
Land Transport Programme significant step forward for development of Auckland transport
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today jointly released its 2006/07 Land Transport Programme (LTP) in Auckland in partnership with Transit’s 10-year 2006/07 State Highway Plan and Forecast.
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29 Jun 2006
Construction of double tracking on Western Line continues
Buses will replace trains on Saturdays in July between Henderson and Waitakere as construction work to build a second train track continues.
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16 Jun 2006
Pedestrian access from Broadway to Newmarket train station closing for public safety
Rail network owner ONTRACK and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advise that pedestrian access from Broadway to the Newmarket train station will close from Saturday 24 June 2006 for safety reasons while construction work is underway on a neighbouring development.
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01 Jun 2006
Auckland rail network upgrade continues out West
As the construction work to build a second train track on the Western Line continues, buses will replace trains on Saturdays and holiday weekends in June over sections of Auckland rail network. Once complete, the second track will allow improvements to the frequency, capacity and reliability of train services - making it easier and quicker for Aucklanders to get around the region.
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30 May 2006
ARC: Region Wide consultation on Public Transport Funding
Auckland Regional Council received 3223 responses to its Region Wide newsletter and on-line questionnaire about funding public transport developments over the next 10 years – a 78 per cent increase in responses compared to last year’s consultation.
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17 May 2006
ARTA’s CEO TAKES UP NEW POSITION
The Chair of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) Brian Roche, today announced with regret the resignation of ARTA’s Chief Executive Alan Thompson. Mr Thompson has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive and Secretary for Transport, Ministry of Transport, in Wellington.
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03 May 2006
Auckland rail network upgrade moves forward out West
Buses will replace trains on Saturdays in May between Henderson and Waitakere as construction work to build a second train track continues.
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19 Apr 2006
Historic Passenger Transport Network Programme Takes Auckland Region to 2046
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today launched a ground breaking programme for the Auckland region, which will give the region a linked Passenger Transport Network aimed at doubling the number of public transport journeys from the current 50.7 million boardings to over one hundred million in 2016.
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11 Apr 2006
Half Million Train Passenger Journeys
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today welcomed news that for the first time in the Auckland Region’s history, 545,000 passenger journeys were made in March on the region’s rail network.
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06 Apr 2006
Transit NZ: SH20 Mangere Bridge - One weekend still to go
Transit New Zealand is once again reminding motorists that SH20 Mangere Bridge will be closed this weekend to northbound traffic and warns that wet weather could affect the work this time. Delays are also likely for southbound traffic.
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30 Mar 2006
Transit NZ - SH20 Mangere Bridge - Two weekends still to go
Transit New Zealand is once again reminding motorists that SH20 Mangere Bridge will be closed this weekend to northbound traffic and warns that closures may take longer this week. Delays are also likely for southbound traffic.
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29 Mar 2006
Auckland rail network upgrade continues out West
Buses will replace trains on Saturdays in April between Henderson and Waitakere and over Easter between New Lynn and Waitakere as construction work to build a second train track starts intensifying next month.
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24 Mar 2006
Transit NZ - Reminder to motorists - Mangere Bridge closed this weekend – please stay away
Transit New Zealand would like to remind all road users that northbound lanes on SH20 Mangere Bridge will be closed this weekend Saturday 25 March to Sunday 26 March.
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17 Mar 2006
Auckland Regional Council - Public transport before road pricing
A high quality public transport system must be in place before any serious consideration is given to road pricing, says Auckland Regional Council Chairman Michael Lee.
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14 Mar 2006
Transit NZ - Mangere Bridge joint replacement to restart
Transit New Zealand would like to advise motorists that work to replace bridge joints on the Mangere Bridge on State Highway 20 will restart on the last weekend in March. Northbound lanes on the bridge will be closed on the following weekends:
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24 Feb 2006
Transit NZ - Major work on Mangere Bridge postponed to March
Continuation of work to replace five remaining joints on the Southwestern Motorway’s Mangere Bridge, originally scheduled for this weekend (24/25 February), is expected to start the weekend of 24 March 2006, weather permitting.
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22 Feb 2006
Come on Auckland - bike it, you’ll like it!
Aucklanders are invited to join in Bike Wise week celebrations from 25 February – 5 March. With lots of fun events around the region to get people out on two wheels, everyone will find something to suit. Free bike checks, free breakfast, unicycle lessons and the opportunity to win great prizes are just some of what’s on offer over the week.
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21 Feb 2006
Transit NZ - Lane closures on Mangere Bridge postponed
Lane closures planned for this weekend on Mangere Bridge on the Southwestern Motorway (SH20) have been postponed. All lanes on the bridge, northbound and southbound, will be open.
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14 Feb 2006
Record levels of patronage on public transport
Figures just released by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) show Aucklanders are increasingly taking to public transport with record levels of patronage on ferries, trains and buses for the year ended 31 December 2005.
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03 Feb 2006
Train fares to increase
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today announced the rail network’s first fare increase in over five years. An average 10 per cent increase in train fares (excluding day and monthly passes which stay the same) will commence on Monday 13 February 2006.
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12 Jan 2006
Auckland City Council - Some Queen Street bus stop changes postponed
The planned bus stop changes for Dominion Road and NiteRider services have been postponed.
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23 Dec 2005
First rail track work for stage 2 Western Line double tracking kicks off
The first track work for stage 2 of Western Line double tracking kicks off on New Years’ Eve as the existing 80m long Henderson Valley Road rail overbridge gets a new span and initial works to build a second adjacent rail over-bridge starts. The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), ONTRACK and Waitakere City Council are progressing track duplication which will allow an increase in train frequency between Henderson and Britomart Transport Centre and includes the upgrade of four train stations, five road level crossings and one pedestrian crossing.
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19 Dec 2005
Good News for Auckland’s Rail System
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today welcomed news of a multi-million dollar rail package announced today by Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Transport Minister David Parker to significantly upgrade Auckland’s rail network.
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15 Dec 2005
North Shore City residents take a shine to new Park & Rides
More than 1000 passengers each day are using the Northern Express bus service, which operates to and from North Shore City’s new Park & Ride bus stations and downtown Auckland.
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13 Dec 2005
ARTA acknowledged for quality approach to train fleet
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has won the Mechanical and Manufacturing Award 2005 at the inaugural NZ Engineering Excellence Awards. The award acknowledges the quality of the SA train remanufacture and refurbishment from old and unused carriages and recognises ARTA’s ‘highly successful approach to achieving attractive and efficient solutions at an acceptable cost’.
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13 Dec 2005
New Deputy Chair appointed to Auckland Regional Transport Authority Board
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today announced a new position of Deputy Chair has been created for the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) Board.
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07 Dec 2005
Walking School Buses contribute to decrease in overweight kids
New Walking School Bus research shows Aucklanders are benefiting from more than just the annual reduction of 720,000 car trips Walking School Buses generate. It shows school kids and adults alike love the daily physical activity of the school walk.
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05 Dec 2005
Waiuku bus service survey results conclusive
Feedback to the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) from October’s Waiuku Bus Service consultation shows strong community support for a bus service from Waiuku to Pukekohe, throughout the day during the week as well as some weekend bus services. ARTA received 242 responses, or about a nine per cent response rate.
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22 Nov 2005
Central transit corridor: designs on display
The design for the central transit corridor (CTC) is nearly complete.
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16 Nov 2005
Open Day celebrates NZ's first Park & Ride bus stations
Skydivers, top local bands, and free kids' rides are all part of the mix for the Park & Ride Open Day at the new Albany bus station this Saturday (November 19).
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03 Nov 2005
New Zealand’s first Park & Ride Bus Stations open
North Shore City Mayor George Wood is eagerly anticipating buses rolling through New Zealand’s first Park & Ride bus stations this Sunday.
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26 Oct 2005
Bus Fares to Increase
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today approved a 10%, on average, increase to its Maximum Fare Schedule for bus services. This follows an annual review of changes in operating costs for Auckland’s bus operators.
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18 Oct 2005
Northern Express service builds on Auckland’s Rapid Transit Network
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today announced a new, high frequency, seven day a week, express bus service which will, for the first time, offer a direct connection from the North Shore to Britomart in Downtown Auckland.
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11 Oct 2005
Major increase in Auckland’s passenger rail services
A new rail timetable with a 25 per cent overall increase in train services, extended late nights on Friday and Saturday and, for the first time in at least 40 years, regular Sunday services, will be implemented on Tuesday 25 October by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) with their operating partner Connex Auckland.
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22 Sep 2005
Auckland’s Universities help tackle city’s transport problems
The University of Auckland and AUT (Auckland University of Technology) delivered a proactive response today to their contribution to the city’s transport problems. The two universities announced they would partner with the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), the Auckland City Council and Transit New Zealand to put together a comprehensive Universities’ Travel Plan.
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22 Sep 2005
Progress on duplication of Auckland’s Western Line gains momentum with $58million funding
Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today welcomed Land Transport New Zealand’s (Land Transport NZ) $34.8 million boost to improving Auckland’s rail network this week. The funding, coupled with $23.2 million from the Auckland Regional Council (ARC), will allow duplication of the current single track between New Lynn and Henderson and includes funding to develop four stations and the upgrade of five road level crossings. This is in addition to $8 million funding committed by both organisations earlier this year.
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21 Sep 2005
All time record numbers carried on Auckland’s rail network this August
427,000 passenger journeys were recorded on Auckland’s rail services this August beating the previous high of 421,000 in May 2005 . According to Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) this is continuing the overall growth in rail patronage seen since February when services were increased.
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21 Sep 2005
Newmarket railway station improvements
Newmarket railway station concept designs, presented to key stakeholders and the public over the last few weeks, have been well received with support for better integration of the station to the town centre and other transport modes. Consultation is on-going and feedback obtained from key stakeholders and the public will be fed into the design process for achieving station improvements.
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07 Sep 2005
Newmarket Train Station Improvements - public get their say
Concept designs for improvements to Newmarket Train Station will be put on show for the public to review and provide feedback this week. The Open Days will be held at Parnell Community Centre (Jubilee Building) this Thursday 8 September (2pm – 8pm) and Saturday 10 September (1pm – 4pm).
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30 Aug 2005
MAXX helps Auckland move for second year in a row
The Auckland Regional Council and Auckland Regional Transport Authority’s (ARTA) MAXX contact centre is the winner of the ‘Travel and Transport’ industry category in the 2005 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Contact Centre Awards.
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01 Aug 2005
Rail vision up for discussion
Auckland Regional Council and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority met today to discuss the future of Auckland’s rail network.
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29 Jul 2005
Funding Approved for Enabling Works for Stage 2 Western Line Double Tracking
Land Transport New Zealand has approved $4.8 million of funds for the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) to purchase long lead-time items and to undertake enabling works for the Stage 2 of the Western Line double-tracking project.
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