By Amelia WadeThe Transport Agency says heavy rail to the airport was rejected because it doesn't provide "sound value for money". Mr Zollner said the advice from Auckland Transport comparing various rapid transit modes signaled a heavy rail line along SH20A did not provide sound value for money. However, critics have said removing this bridge increased the cost of heavy rail to the airport as it would have to be rebuilt. A heavy rail option would also require tunnelling and an underground station to serve the airport terminal. The East West Connection is also enabling for a rapid transit connection to the Airport.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 27, 2016 03:33 UTC