City Rail Link opening date revealed as September 13
Auckland's City Rail Link, a $5.4 billion underground rail project, will open on Sunday, September 13.
The opening date for Auckland's City Rail Link was accidentally revealed by billboards early on the morning it was set to be officially announced by transport minister and the mayor. The date is Sunday, September 13. The underground tunnel connects the city centre to existing train lines via two new stations and will reshape Auckland's train network with rebranded and reconfigured lines. The opening was deliberately scheduled for a Sunday to avoid weekday commuter congestion, with extra services planned to manage expected crowds.
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