Auckland’s rail network is a major step closer to a modern, more reliable metro system with the completion of the final large-scale pre-City Rail Link works, say Rail Minister Winston Peters, Transport Minister Chris Bishop, and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. “This work has rebuilt Auckland’s rail network from the foundations up, so it’s ready to support City Rail Link and deliver more trains, more often, with far greater reliability. “While there will still be a few more line closures prior to City Rail Link’s opening, these closures are expected to be much shorter and less disruptive. City Rail Link Ltd, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail are now focused on further testing and commissioning ahead of opening. Auckland summer rail works programme – key facts and figures