Two new train stations will be constructed in Southern Auckland following a fast-track approval and another station is expected to be considered.
KiwiRail, in collaboration with Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the lead agency for the three new stations between Papakura and Pukekohe. Drury Central and Paerata are the future two stations and a third station is planned for Drury West.
The train stations will include bicycle and walking connections, bicycle parking, bus interchanges, accessways and park and ride car parks. New connecting roads will also be developed.
Drury Central and Paerata stations are expected to be completed in early 2025. Pending the outcome of planning and other hearings, Drury West could be completed later in 2025. The intention is to integrate station construction as much as possible with the Papakura to Pukekohe electrification project.
Funding for all three stations was provided by the Government through the New Zealand Upgrade Programme. It is part of KiwiRail’s NZD 1.5 billion (USD 1 billion) suite of projects to modernise the rail network in New Zealand’s biggest city.
The new train stations will provide people increased access and integration with the rail commuter network and will bring economic benefits including through housing investment – 40,000 new houses are expected to be built in the next three decades.
“With more than 100,000 people expected to move into the area over the next 30 years, the stations and our project to electrify the railway between Papakura and Pukekohe, will provide them with better access to public transport,” KiwiRail Acting Chief Executive David Gordon said.
In addition to the three stations and electrification project, there will be general upgrades across the network and a third main track is being built to relieve congestion on the busiest section of the network between Wiri and Westfield. This infrastructure, and the City Rail Link, will improve capacity for passenger services across the network and make a huge contribution to reducing carbon emissions in Auckland.
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