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When Will Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) Open?

When will Auckland’s City Rail Link Open? 🔍 Video Overview Auckland’s long-awaited transformation in public transport is nearly here. This video dives deep into the City Rail Link (CRL)—a massive, 3.45 km twin-tunnel project beneath the city center—and answers the question on everyone’s mind: When will it open for Aucklanders to use? 🛠️ What is the City Rail Link? A supercharged rail tunnel connecting Britomart/Waitematā Station to Maungawhau (Mt Eden) on the western line. Includes two new underground city stations: Te Waihorotiu (under Albert/Victoria Street) and Karanga‑a‑Hape (under Karangahape Road). It revitalizes Waitematā Station into a two-way through-station, doubling capacity and enabling trains every 4–5 minutes at peak. 🚧 Construction Progress & Milestones Work began around 2015; major tunneling and station excavation completed by late 2022. The tunnel was bored up to 42 m underground, with 3.45 km of twin tunnels ready by 2024. Test trains first ran through the length in February 2025, marking the start of dynamic system testing. 🧪 Testing & Commissioning After construction wraps up (expected by December 2025), there’s a significant testing and integration phase, including: Signalling, ETCS2 testing, power systems, ventilation, safety drills (e.g. fire scenarios), communications, and station system tests. KiwiRail and Auckland Transport must ensure all subway infrastructure, drivers (240 trained), and staff are ready and certified. 📅 Key Timeline Dates Construction completion (handover) Dec 2025 Testing & commissioning Throughout 2025/2026 Passenger services begin 2026 Transport Minister Michael Wood and KiwiRail officials estimated that full operation will occur “sometime in 2026”, after roughly six months of testing post-handover. 🌍 Why This Matters Massive capacity boost: Up to 54,000 passengers per hour through the city core. Faster journeys: Trips from West Auckland (e.g., Henderson to Aotea) could be 24 minutes shorter, with trains every 4‑5 minutes downtown. Growth-ready infrastructure: Doubles the number of Auckland residents within 30 minutes of the city centre. Enabler for urban development: New stations will support higher-density housing and business growth around them. 🛡️ Challenges & Risks Ahead Testing is complex and lengthy (signalling, safety, training), and any hiccups could push the opening later. Network-wide rail upgrades and closures will continue into 2026, to integrate CRL with the rest of Auckland’s rail network. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in the Video Detailed walkthrough of drilling, station construction, and tunnelling. Explanation of critical systems: power, signalling, ventilation, safety. Insights from experts on how testing is done, and what remains. Updated timeline: from construction handover in late 2025, to passenger services in 2026. 🤔 FAQ Highlights Q: Will it open in 2025? A: No. While infrastructure handover is due by Dec 2025, integrated testing pushes passenger services into 2026. Q: What about light rail to the airport? A: That project was shelved in Jan 2024; CRL remains the primary rail focus. ✅ Final Word Auckland is on the cusp of a transport revolution. After major construction and a rigorous testing regime, Passengers will finally ride the CRL in 2026. This video cuts through the confusion, outlines progress, explains the hurdles, and lays out why the wait will be worth it. 🔔 Don’t Forget to: Like 👍 if you support better public transport Subscribe 🔔 for informed updates on Auckland’s transport future Comment below: When do you think the CRL trains will be carrying passengers? 👉 Stay Connected Website: https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/ #CRL #CRLAuckland #CityRailLink #CityRailLinkAuckland #Auckland #NZ #NewZealand Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @GreaterAkl Hosted by Patrick Reynolds Producers: Patrick Reynolds Connor Sharp Dallas Rabot CRL Footage by: Auckland Transport City Rail Link Limited KiwiRail Link Alliance