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Wednesday 6 June
Roads and public transport expected to be busy for All Blacks versus Ireland game
Public transport and roads around Eden Park are expected to be busy prior to the first rugby international between New Zealand and Ireland on Saturday 9 June.

Auckland Transport says you need to think about your travel arrangements, even if you’re not going to the game. Drivers can expect more traffic than usual and potential delays from around 5pm until kick off at 7.35pm as large numbers make their way to Eden Park

Some streets around Eden Park, including Sandringham Rd, will be closed or have restricted access, similar to Rugby World Cup match parking restrictions. Only residents and their visitors will be able to access and park in certain streets so drivers should check they have parked correctly before heading to the match.

Travel free on trains and special event buses from 4.30pm with a match ticket, extra event trains will run in addition to normal timetabled services. Or walk to the game, the park is only 4km from the city centre.

Travel to Eden Park by train from the west:

Services depart Swanson approx. every 15 minutes from 5pm (or Waitakere every 30 minutes from 4.25pm). Morningside is the station for passengers from the West, an easy walk to Eden Park. A mobility shuttle will be available for patrons unable to walk to the stadium.

After the game, Morningside is the station for passengers travelling to the West. Services depart approx. every 10 minutes from 9.29pm, stopping at all stations en route to Swanson. Some trains will continue on to Waitakere, check with staff before boarding.

Travel to Eden Park by train from the city:

Event services depart Britomart approx. every 5 to 15 minutes between 4.35pm and 6.45pm. Services will terminate at Kingsland, stopping only at Grafton en route.

After the game, Kingsland is the station for passengers heading back towards the city (transfer at Britomart for trains going South or East). Services back to Britomart will depart approx. every 5 to 10 minutes from 9.20pm to 10.55pm, stopping only at Grafton Station en route.

Travel to Eden Park by train to the south/east:

Passengers are advised to catch scheduled services to Britomart and transfer onto Western Line services running approx. every 5 to 15 minutes to Kingsland from 4.35pm.

A special direct train departs Pukekohe and Papakura, stopping at all stations to Newmarket and then direct to Kingsland.

After the game, Kingsland is the station for passengers heading to Britomart if you’re transferring to Eastern and Southern Line trains. Services depart Kingsland approx. every 5 to 10 minutes from 9.20pm, stopping only at Grafton station en route.

Travel to Eden Park by bus:

Free special event buses will run from the stop outside the Civic on Queen Street from 5pm. Special event buses also start from approximately 4.30pm from Albany then other Northern Busway stations, Takapuna, Manukau/Pakuranga/Botany and Newmarket/Mt Eden.

Return buses will leave Eden Park from 9.15pm.

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

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

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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