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Revised train timetable this Labour Weekend
Joint Media Release
ARTA/ONTRACK
17 October 2007
Revised train timetable this Labour Weekend as Newmarket upgrade continues
The Auckland Regional
Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that a revised timetable
will be operating on the Southern and Western Lines this
Labour Weekend as the Newmarket station redevelopment
continues. The Newmarket redevelopment is a joint project
between ONTRACK, ARTA and Auckland City Council.
ONTRACK will be working around the clock throughout Labour Weekend to carry out major track works as part of the station redevelopment and in preparation for electrification of Auckland’s rail network.
Newmarket is one of the busiest sections of Auckland’s rail corridor and ONTRACK needs to take full advantage of the long holiday weekend to carry out work that can not be done while trains are operating.
From Saturday 20 October to Monday 22 October, a bus replacement service will be operating for all stations between Otahuhu and Britomart on the Southern Line.
On the Western Line, a bus replacement service will be operating between Boston Road and Britomart on Sunday 21 October. The usual Saturday bus replacements between Henderson and Waitakere will also be in place on Saturday 20 October.
ARTA's General Manager, Customer Services, Mark Lambert says, “We understand that this may cause disruptions to passengers, but the work is an important component of the overall upgrade across the Auckland rail network.”
Where buses replace trains, normal train fares will apply for the entire journey. Passengers should look out for the RAIL BUS sign at affected stations.
"Because regular journey times may vary and some of the RAIL BUS stops are a few minutes’ walk from the train station, passengers are advised to check timetables and allow more time for their journey. The support and understanding of passengers is greatly appreciated," Mr Lambert says.
Passengers can get more information about the revised timetable and about Southern and Western Line rail services from MAXX on (09) 366 6400 or at www.maxx.co.nz
For more information on the Newmarket upgrade and other Auckland rail network developments, please visit www.projectDART.org.nz or email Newmarketinfo@arta.co.nz
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