North_Shore_Line,_New_Zealand

North Shore Line, New Zealand

North Shore Line, New Zealand

Proposed rail line in Auckland, New Zealand

The North Shore Line is a proposed commuter rail or light rail line that would serve the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand.[1]

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Background

The North Shore is currently linked to Auckland city centre by way of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, over which Northern Busway services operate. In 2019, about 170,000 vehicles were crossing the bridge each day, including 11,000 trucks and more than 1,000 buses.[2] The following statistics were for the 7–9 am morning peak period:[2]

  • 38% of all bridge users were bus passengers
  • 58% of bridge users bound for Auckland CBD (not to the south or west) were bus passengers
  • 20,000 people travelled in cars to the CBD (unchanged for 25 years)
  • 53% of car users were travelling past the CBD to southern or western destinations
  • 11,000 truck crossings rising rapidly and expected to reach 26,000 in 2046

The Northern Busway's usage is tracking towards capacity being reached by 2030. Auckland Transport have studied the future mass transit needs for the North Shore, with light rail being determined the most flexible mode compared to other rail-based options.[3] This may use a tunnel to access Auckland city centre as part of the proposed second Auckland Harbour crossing.

Timeline

  • In October 2023, a notice of requirement was lodged by Waka Kotahi for the section of the route between Albany and Milldale.[4]
  • Construction is not expected to start until 2053.[5]: 6-7 [6]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Rudman, Brian (11 July 2007). "Brian Rudman: Hallelujah, talk before bulldozers". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  2. [2]
    "The next harbour crossing: road and rail, or just rail". The New Zealand Herald. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  3. [3]
    "North Shore rapid transit network". Auckland Transport. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  4. [4]
    "North: New Rapid Transit Corridor, including a walking and cycling path (NoR 1) – Waka Kotahi (NZTA)". Auckland Council. Waka Kotahi. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
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  6. [6]
    "About us - Te Tupu Ngātahi Supporting Growth". Retrieved 19 November 2023.
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