Current Construction Activities

Auckland's rail network is being upgraded to enable more frequent and reliable commuter services, and prepare for electrification in time for the delivery of Auckland's new electric trains.

SUMMER 2012

KiwiRail will be busy across the network this summer improving Auckland's rail network and preparing it for electrification*.

We have a lot to do in a short space of time and will be working around the clock in some locations. It is our intention to work as quickly and quietly as we can and return the community to normal - thank you for your patience while this work is being carried out.

If you are directly affected by our work or have any queries please call 09 270 4404.

*Please note this work is in addition to essential rail maintenance activities which generally need to happen at night when no trains are running on the network.

NETWORK WIDE

Signaling and traction teams will continue to install the new equipment around the network in preparation for the new trains which will begin arriving in 2013. In addition to this general track maintenance activities will be carried out (including sleeper replacements, track de-stressing and vegetation removal).

WESTERN LINE:

Ranui to New Lynn - completing installation of electrification wires and masts. This can only happen when no trains are running (night-time works except during the network shutdown when they can happen during the day)

Grafton to Newmarket - piling and foundation works to install electrification masts. Due to the volcanic nature in some areas, the works may require rock breaking (night time works except during the network shutdown over the holiday period)

SOUTHERN LINE:

Newmarket to Westfield - geotechnical investigation works and installation of foundations for the electrification masts is underway (night time works, except during the network shutdown over the holiday period)

Puhinui - work is underway to replace the station footbridge. For more information on the construction - click here

Wiri - major track works as part of the future electric train depot (on behalf of Auckland Transport)

Puhinui to Papakura - installing a new signalling system (night time works)

Papakura - Papakura Station redevelopment works will continue until 2013 to find out more click here.

EASTERN LINE:

Orakei Road rail overbridge (with Auckland Transport) - this is being fully replaced. Work started in late 2011, and continues for approximately six months. The road will remain open to two way traffic, with partial closures at times. For more on the replacement please read the presentation from our recent open day - to find out more click here.

Sylvia Park - Panmure - geotechnical investigations prior to electrification mast installation

Mt Wellington Highway road over-bridge - this is being fully replaced. Work started in late 2011, and continues until April. The road will remain open to two way traffic, with partial closures at times (daytime works)

In addition to the above works, KiwiRail is working with a number of other agencies on the following projects:

Mountain Road overbridge - this bridge will be fully replaced by AMETI, part of Auckland Transport

Ellerslie Panmure Highway overbridge - this bridge will be fully replaced by AMETI, part of Auckland Transport

Forthcoming closures on the rail network

Full/ partial closures are required at times on some lines to enable to carry out major works associated with the ongoing upgrade and electrification of Auckland's rail network

More details are available on MAXX.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to work to upgrade Auckland's rail network.

Contact Us

For general enquiries about our activities, email kiwirail@kiwirail.co.nz

If you are directly affected by or have any questions or concerns about our construction activities, please phone (09) 270 4404 .

If you have questions about public transport services please call Maxx on (09) 366 6400 or visit www.maxx.co.nz