Auckland’s first new rail line in over 80 years was officially launched last week as the first train to Manukau pulled in to the new station.
The Manukau Rail Link is the first new rail route to be built in Auckland in 82 years.
The first stage of the station was officially opened by the Mayor Len Brown, who was on board a special train which travelled to Manukau from Britomart.
The ceremony will be followed by a community open day on Saturday 14 April from 11.30am to 2pm, giving the public the opportunity to see the new station and ride on the new rail line before services begin on Sunday 15 April.
The first stage of the station fit out at platform level included a passenger lift and escalator, CCTV cameras and HOP ready ticket machines.
Construction is continuing above ground on the second stage, a $95 million tertiary campus with an integrated transport hub at ground floor level.
This is joint development between Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), Auckland Transport and Auckland Council.
