Auckland's City Rail Link opened to passengers just before 5 a.m. on September 12, 2026, after completion of new underground rail tunnels. The project, long debated for cost and civic value, marks a milestone infrastructure achievement for the city.
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Auckland’s City Rail Link carries its first passengers from just before 5am.