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City Rail Link (CRL)

City Rail Link: coming 13 September 2026
A wide image of Auckland city centre and Waitematā harbour.

Discover a more connected Auckland with the City Rail Link. It's opening Sunday 13 September 2026 to deliver faster journeys, more trains, and new world-class stations.

City Rail Link: Auckland’s new network in 2026

New and upgraded CRL stations

Waitematā Station
Waitematā Station.

Until the City Rail Link opens, Waitematā is the city centre's only train station. It's convenient for connecting to bus and ferry services from downtown.

Waitematā Station
Te Waihorotiu Station
A concept image of the completed Te-Waihorotiu Station.

Te Waihorotiu Station is a new station created as part of the City Rail Link. When it opens in 2026, it’s expected to be the country’s busiest train station.

Te Waihorotiu Station
Karanga-a-Hape Station
A concept image of the finished Karanga-a-Hape Station.

This station is being created as part of the City Rail Link. From here you’ll have access to Karangahape Road’s shopping, hospitality and entertainment.

Karanga-a-Hape Station
Maungawhau Station
A concept image of the finished Maungawhau Station.

Maungawhau Station will be a major rail interchange for people travelling to and from the city centre on the Western Line.

Maungawhau Station

Other projects connecting the city

Level Crossing Removal Programme
A raised walkway running alongside a train on a railway.

We're working with KiwiRail and NZ Transport Agency to remove dangerous and congested level crossings across Tāmaki Makaurau over the next 10 to 30 years.

Level Crossing Programme
Eastern Busway
People waiting at a bus station.

The Eastern Busway is about creating more lifestyle and climate-friendly travel options for the growing East Auckland community.

Eastern Busway
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