- This event has passed.
NZ Chapter Event: Auckland’s Xmas block of line
Join the RTSA NZ Chapter online at 12:30-1:30pm NZST Wednesday 20th April, for a presentation from Brent Lancaster, Programme Director for the Auckland Metro Programme, on the Auckland Christmas Block of Line. He will talk about the Projects; all the planning and co-ordination required; how any changes were managed during the block of line and the road-bridging operation which allowed freight to be shut-down for a period.
It was one of the biggest and most ambitious block of lines in New Zealand rail history. Between 26 December 2021 and 23 January 2022, more than 1100 KiwiRail staff from around the country and contractors carried out a huge programme of works to improve the rail network in Auckland. It was a huge success with all works completed on time. The majority of the improvements are on Projects that will ensure that Auckland’s rail network is fit-for-purpose when the City Rail Link opens in late 2024. This work will improve resilience across the network as well increase capacity for freight and passenger services. Importantly, it will also make a contribution to reducing carbon emissions in New Zealand’s transport sector.
Work was completed on the following Projects:
- Extending electrification to Pukekohe
- Third Main – Wiri to Quay
- RNIP Auckland Metro Programme
- RNGM Formation and ballast cleaning
- City Rail Link: Mt Eden, Newmarket and Britomart