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Thursday 12 April
Public transport options for rugby and rugby league fans this weekend
Auckland Transport is putting on extra trains for rugby and rugby league fans this weekend. Rugby fans can travel by train to the Auckland Blues game this Friday at Eden Park and rugby league fans can also travel by train on Sunday to watch the Warriors play at Mt Smart.

There is a range of public transport options for both games however people should check in advance which suits them best and make plans to travel early.

Auckland Blues vs Sharks

Friday 13 April, Eden Park, 7.35pm

With the match being played on a Friday evening, there is potential for delays as people travel home from work and to Eden Park. People not going to the match should also be prepared for delays if they are travelling in the area.

Train commuters are being advised to travel early on Friday evening if they want to avoid busy periods as fans travel to Eden Park.

Trains and special event buses to all Super Rugby games at Eden Park are free with a match ticket, rom 4.30pm. All services are funded by Auckland Transport, the Blues and Eden Park.

Travel by train:

Trains depart Britomart for Eden Park approximately every 15 minutes after 4.30pm. Additional services will operate to Kingsland Station.

Travel by bus:

Free special event buses to Eden Park will run every 10 minutes from Auckland CBD, every 15 minutes from Newmarket via Mt Eden and every 15 minutes from Albany Station along the Northern Busway. Special event buses also run from Takapuna and Manukau/Pakuranga/Botany.

For full timetable details about special event trains and buses to Eden Park go to www.maxx.co.nz Details will also be available at stations.

Parking:

Traffic will be heavy in the area around the stadium, some roads will be closed and areas close to the stadium are restricted to parking for residents only. Drivers should check to ensure they have parked correctly. Limited mobility parking areas available on Cricket Avenue.

Vodafone Warriors vs Sydney Rabbitohs

Mount Smart Stadium, Sunday 15 April, 2pm

There is no free travel on public transport with an event ticket. Normal fares apply.

Travel by train:

Additional trains will be operating on Sunday between Britomart and Penrose Station.

Travel by bus:

Regular Metrolink and Waka Pacific bus services operate via Great South Rd past the Penrose train station and 008, 009 Urban Express Crosstown services travel via Mt Smart Stadium. Normal fares apply.

Parking:

Limited parking is available at Mt Smart through Maurice Road entrance only. Otherwise drivers will need to park on surrounding streets, taking note that they have parked correctly, and walk to the stadium.

Passengers are reminded that alcohol is not permitted for consumption on any of these public transport services.

For full bus and train timetables to Mt Smart go to www.maxx.co.nz Details will also be available at stations.
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About Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) of Auckland Council. It is responsible for all of the region’s transport services (excluding state highways) - from roads and footpaths, to cycling, parking and public transport.
Among its main tasks are:
To design, build and maintain Auckland’s roads, ferry wharves, cycleways and walkways.
Co-ordinate road safety and community transport initiatives such as school travel
Plan and fund bus, train and ferry services across Auckland.

For more information go to www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz.

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