This 6.5 km rail upgrade entered service in New Zealand. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification and 1067 mm Cape gauge. KiwiRail and NZ Government are delivering the project. It opened in 2025, Te Huia Hamilton–Auckland Passenger Rail Service · News
Auckland Third Main Line (Wiri to Westfield) is a rail upgrade project in New Zealand, currently operational.
This 6.5 km rail upgrade entered service in New Zealand. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification and 1067 mm Cape gauge. KiwiRail and NZ Government are delivering the project. It opened in 2025, with an investment of NZD 328 m (~USD 197 m).
Construction began in 2020 and the project opened in 2025.
The project has an estimated investment of NZD 328M.