Homai Station level crossing removal
It's now safer to get to and from Homai Station. We closed 2 level crossings and replaced them with a new ramp. We also upgraded local pathways.
Latest update
The Homai Station level crossing removal project is complete. The new access ramp to Homai Station was opened in January 2025. The ramp is now the only way to access the station.
Background
We made it safer to access Homai Station by closing the level crossings in preparation for the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL).
Improvements included:
- a new ramp to replace the stairs from Browns Road to Homai Station platform
- Browns Road, Mcvilly Road footpath widening to 1.8m
- new streetlights on Mcvilly and Browns Road, and along the new footpath to the park and ride bus stop
- a new staircase between the park and ride and Browns Road
- landscaping and planting of native plants along the railway corridor
- new fencing along the railway corridor.
Why we closed the Homai Station level crossings
Auckland Transport is working with KiwiRail and NZ Transport Agency. We want to improve our rail system for passengers, freight and inter-regional services.
We’re upgrading stations, adding more rail tracks, improving safety and opening the City Rail Link (CRL).
This will enable:
- faster travel times
- more train services
- fewer transfers between services
- improved safety along our rail network.
Every year, people are hurt and even killed at level crossings through accidents and unsafe behaviour. When CRL opens, it will double Auckland’s rail capacity, meaning more trains, more often. There will be an unacceptable increase in the risk to safety at level crossings. Closing Homai’s crossings addresses a safety risk and gives us an opportunity to make the station more accessible. It will also allow us to install other improvements requested by the community.