A new Otahuhu Station and a New Network for South Auckland

Auckland’s newest transport centre at Otahuhu Station has been opened today as final preparations are made to roll out a simpler public transport network for South Auckland.

A community day was held at the station as Transport Minister Simon Bridges opened the new building along with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Transport chairman Dr Lester Levy.

Completing the construction of the new station is a major milestone for Auckland Transport with the $28 million project being funded by Auckland Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency.

The station is pivotal to the new transport network which starts in Auckland’s south tomorrow. It will see frequent bus services on key routes running at least every 15 minutes, 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. The buses will deliver commuters to stations like Otahuhu to continue their trip by train or on another bus.

Dr Levy says the station is key to the successful operation of the New Network for this part of South Auckland. “Auckland is moving towards a simpler and more integrated public transport network. Bus and train transport hubs like Otahuhu are at the heart of this transformation.

“The New Network will allow passengers to simply turn up and go and not have to plan their trips around a timetable.”

Public transport patronage at Otahuhu Station has increased by 9% in the past 12 months with a total of 117,000 passengers using the station to board trains in the year to August.

The old Otahuhu Train Station was hidden behind a shipping container yard with poor access.

The design of the new station reflects the history of the area and the site’s importance to local mana whenua as a historic portage for waka. Maori art and design is integrated throughout the station site with three key artworks integrated within the building.

Benefits of the new Otahuhu Station
• A high-quality, modern facility, with architecture reflecting local and historical narratives
• Better connectivity between bus and rail networks
• Covered bus platforms for passengers moving between bus and train services
• Improved facilities and access for cyclists and pedestrians
• Clear, safe separation of buses, trains, pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles.

For more information on Otahuhu Station visit at.govt.nz/otahuhustation

Southern New Network – key facts

• Connected network of fewer but simpler, more intuitive and more direct and higher frequency bus services connecting with rail

• 39 bus routes with greater time coverage or frequency

• 12% increase in service hours, 15% increase in km

• 95 new buses, 330 drivers, 1292 bus stops

• 26767 km travelled by buses in south each week day

Communication about New Network

• mailout to 119,000 properties of brochure, local timetable and AT HOP flyer

• brochures in English, Chinese, Hindi, Samoan and Tongan

• posters at 500 bus stops

• new on-street branding with maps and timetables

• more than 20 public events

For more information on the New Network visit https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/new-public-transport-network/new-network-for-south-auckland/

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