AOR will take over train operations from France’s TransDev, manage the stations and security currently run by Auckland Transport (AT), and take over AT’s management of train supplier and maintainer CAF. READ MORE:* The rail plan Auckland Transport spent two years trying to keep secret* Auckland Rail: AT criticises KiwiRail repairs, calls for new board members* Auckland Rail: Years of disruption until network fully up to speed“There’s not a big bang on day one – [Spanish train-builder] CAF will continue its maintenance contract until 2025, and KiwiRail will continue to do its thing,” AT’s chief executive Shane Ellison told Stuff. JASON DORDAY/STUFF Trains and stations will be operated for the first time by the same company in Auckland. The new arrangement does not affect state-owned KiwiRail’s role owning and maintaining the track network on which the commuter services run. It brings UGL’s expertise with Metro Trains Melbourne, Metro Trains Sydney, Canberra light rail and the Adelaide light rail system, while CDG operates passenger rail systems in seven countries.

Source: Stuff August 26, 2021 21:30 UTC